Sixties Week: Libby’s Sloppy Joes, Chevy, Pizza Spins, Raid Commercials (1966-69)

“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.” SIXTIES Week: Wow! Something new going down here at the ‘Disco. Well, actually something even older than usual, I guess. We’re focused on 1960s TV advertising this week. In the first installment of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: CBS ‘Lookin’ Good,’ Sani-Flush Mascot, Chevy Trucks, Wilkinson (1979)

“Lookin’ good, America!” Lookin’ good, “Disco denizens! Let’s mosey on over to 1979 for a quartet of vintage advertisements. This time around we’ve got a promo for CBS TV and spots for Sani-Flush, Chevy trucks, and Wilkinson razor blades. Knock … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

I’m back from a vacation in Britain and ready to lay a batch of 1979-era commercials on you. Feast your eyes on spots for the CBS Thursday night line-up (featuring Buddy Ebsen as Barnaby Jones), Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘The Dry Look,’ Chevy Wagon, Polaroid, Robert Hall Clothing (1973)

Today, we move on to a set of commercials from 1973. These lookers feature Gillette’s The Dry Look hair spray, Chevy’s Caprice station wagon, Polaroid, and Robert Hall children’s clothing. There should be a good memory or two therein. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Celeste Pizza, Wise Potato Chips, Chevy Chevette, Taylor Wines (1978)

“Abbondanza!” Hello, Bionic People. Here’s a hearty batch of vintage seventies commercials that I hope you’ll find enriching. We’ll start things off with Mama Celeste and her “Sicilian Style” frozen pizza. Following that, you’ll enjoy spots for Wise Potato Chips, … Continue reading