70s Commercials: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Premiere, Glad Bags, Mercury Zephyr Wagons, Efferdent (1977-78)

“The greatest space adventure ever filmed!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re plopping down on the living room sofa and tuning into 1977 and ’78 for this installment of classic commercials. First up, an ABC promo for the premiere of Battlestar … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Evel Knievel For AMF, Atari, Right Guard, Clorox (1975-76)

“Built solid. Flashy and hip…” Back to the Seventies today with a quartet of commercials circa 1975-76. In pole position, we have Evel Knievel and his line of AMF kid’s bikes. After that, take a loving look at spots for … Continue reading

Sixties Week: Pontiac Grand Prix, Alpo, Listerine, Amaze-A-Matics (1968-69)

“Break away!” Sixties Week continues (and finishes for now) with four commercials from 1968 and ’69. First up, the “new” Pontiac Grand Prix. Following that, groovy spots for Alpo dog food, Listerine mouthwash (with Clifton Davis), and Amaze-a-Matics toy racers. … Continue reading

Sixties Week: Libby’s Pineapple, Clark’s Gum, Rolaids, Eastern Airlines Commercials (1965-68)

“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.” Sixties Week is back! In the first batch, you’ll find classic commercials for Eastern Airlines, Libby’s Sliced Pineapple, Clark’s Gum, and Rolaids. I do hope they float your boat. EASTERN AIRLINES COMMERCIAL (1965) … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, PSA Airlines, Liquid Gold, Farah Slacks (1973-76)

“You can’t get closer to butter.” A very merry President’s Day to you! Let’s get updated here with some vintage commercials from the years 1973 through 1976. In reverse chronological order, you’ll enjoy spots for PSA Airlines, Imperial Margarine (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Disney Action Viewer, Cling Free, Presto Frypan, Square Off Board Game (1972)

“View them in slow-motion, fast-motion, even reverse!” Let’s get the new month going with four spots from 1972. Feast your eyes on commercials for Disney’s Action Viewer toy, Cling Free, the Presto Jumbo Frypan, and Parker Brother’s Square Off board … Continue reading