70s Commercials: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys, Lionel Trains (Johnny Cash), Scope, American-Standard (1977)

Coming in a little later than usual, we’ve got four vintage commercials from 1977. First up, it’s Charlie’s Angels Underwater Intrigue toy set. Following that magic, you’ll find spots for Lionel Trains & Truckin’ (with Johnny Cash), Scope mouthwash, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Christmas Treats, Geritol, Jaclyn Smith For Max Factor, Dutch Masters (Xmas 1972-73)

Seasons Greetings! The next few batches of seventies commercials will be Christmas-flavored. I wish I had some Hanukkah spots to throw in as well, but I just haven’t come across any yet in the years I’ve been collecting these. We’ll … Continue reading

70s Spots: Shirley Jones & Shaun Cassidy (1978), ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys (1977)

Here’s a fun pairing; mother and son commercials from the same month in 1978. It’s Shirley Jones for Sunbeam’s Coney Island Steamer and Shaun Cassidy as People magazine’s cover star. Following that, you’ll find 1977 spots for the Charlie’s Angels … Continue reading

70s Spots: ABC Promos – ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Vegas,’ ‘Soap’ (1978)

“Late night tonight!” Two ABC promos today. The first features Soap and Police Story and aired in August of 1978. I’m not sure how these shows ended up together as Soap was an ABC program and Police Story ran on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #511: ‘Charlie’s Angels’/’Baretta’ ABC Promo (1977)

“Wednesday, the Angels elbow their way into professional tennis.” Wondering what to watch next Wednesday night? This being December 1977, of course, you can catch the next episodes of Charlie’s Angels and Baretta. Looks like a fine evening of ABC … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #393: ABC TV Stars ‘Still The One’ Promo (1979)

“Still the one – ABC!” We’ll go for a late 1979 theme this week and capture the tail-end of the Seventies. This promo for ABC aired in December of ’79 and is packed with series superstars riding hot air balloons. … Continue reading