70s Commercials: Space Dust Candy, American Express Travelers Cheques, Crystal Vanish, Mazda 626 (1978-79)

Here’s a funky assortment of commercials from the late seventies. First, we have a spot for Space Dust candy. When you were on the ‘Dust it sizzled and crackled in your mouth. Outta sight, man. Following that, you’ll find American … Continue reading

70s Spots: American Express & Visa (Karl Malden, 1978 & ’77)

“Don’t leave home without them.” It’s a plastic fantastic Monday with two credit card commercials on display. First, we have a spot from November 1978 for American Express Travlers Cheques. Karl (The Streets of San Francisco) Malden, long-standing spokesperson for … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ (1972)

This is the city… The Streets of San Francisco ran for five seasons on ABC from September, 1972 to June of 1977. This hour-long detective drama starred Karl “Don’t leave home without it” Malden as veteran Detective Mike Stone and … Continue reading