Eighties Week: Freedent Gum, Tropicana OJ, Kibbles ‘N Bits, CBS Evening TV Commercials (1981)

“The pleasure sticks, the gum won’t.” Alrighty, let’s finish up this edition of Eighties Week with a quartet of commercials from 1981. You’ll enjoy spots for Freedent Gum, Tropicana Orange Juice, Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food, and lastly, a CBS … Continue reading

70s Commercials: 7-11, Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars, CBS Friday, ‘Amityville Horror’ (1979)

1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading

Larry Hagman has died: A 70s video remembrance

As you have likely heard by now – actor Larry Hagman passed away on Friday. 1970s-era fans will best remember Hagman as Major Anthony Nelson on reruns of I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) and as J.R. on nighttime soap, Dallas … Continue reading

Dallas returns to TV, reviews favorable

Famed nighttime soap opera, Dallas, which originally ran from 1978 to 1991, returned to TV last night. The new Dallas premiered on TNT with a two-hour episode and first reviews are generally favorable. 70s cast members; Larry Hagman (J.R.), Patrick … Continue reading