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

70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

Here’s a batch of commercials from 1974 and ’75. In the premiere position, we have a spot for “Lemon Fresh” Joy dishwashing liquid with an actor (blue dress, red hair) who I’m pretty sure is Holland Taylor of Bosom Buddies … Continue reading

70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)

“He’s 15. That’s 105 for you and me.” A pair of commercials for the Seventies pets in your life. Firstly, father figure, Lorne Greene (Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica) in a spot featuring one of his many appearances for Alpo dog food. … Continue reading