70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

“Nutritious foods cats really like.” Incoming! – a batch of vintage commercials spanning the years 1971 to ’75. Our star is 9-Lives’ Morris the Cat. Following the ol’ feline mascot, you’ll take in spots for Eveready batteries, Beautyrest mattresses, and … Continue reading

Who Remembers?: Farrah Fawcett Hair Care Products (1979)

Who remembers that actor-model-superstar Farrah Fawcett (Charlie’s Angels) had her own line of hair care products in the late 1970s? I had certainly forgotten, but this photo pulled from the end credits of a 1979 game show brought the memories … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tina Louise For Arrid & Dallas Cheerleaders For Fabergé (1978)

“I told two friends…and so on. And so on…” Greetings, Bionic friends. Here’s Tina Louise (aka Ginger Grant on Gilligan’s Island) for Arrid Extra Dry. The commercial aired in January 1978 (produced in ’77). After that, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders … Continue reading