Sixties Week: Pontiac Grand Prix, Alpo, Listerine, Amaze-A-Matics (1968-69)

“Break away!” Sixties Week continues (and finishes for now) with four commercials from 1968 and ’69. First up, the “new” Pontiac Grand Prix. Following that, groovy spots for Alpo dog food, Listerine mouthwash (with Clifton Davis), and Amaze-a-Matics toy racers. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder Person,’ Listerine, ‘Blansky’s Beauties,’ Maxim Coffee (1977)

All right, let’s get back up to speed. Here’s a splendid batch of good time commercials from 1977. Start off with McDonald’s and their “Quarter Pounder Person” campaign and continue with Listerine, ABC promos for Blansky’s Beauties, Fish, and Starsky … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Soap, Taster’s Choice, Listerol (1974)

Hearty greetings, Bionic Friends. Today’s commercial theme is 1974. Hit the clickers for spots selling Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Old English Lavender Soap (with Maud Adams), Taster’s Choice coffee, and Listerol Disinfectant spray. UNCLE BEN’S RICE & GRAVY … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Partridge Family’ Promo, Pontiac Grand Am Debut & More (1973)

Today’s tenuous theme for our new batch of seventies commercials is “1973.” First up, it’s The Partridge Family with an ABC promo implying that Reuben Kincaid is a father figure. I never really looked at it that way before. After … Continue reading

70s Spots: Listerine Mouthwash & Cold Tablets (1970)

“Fight back with Listerine Antiseptic.” With winter slowly approaching it’s time for Listerine mouthwash and cold tablets. At least, according to these commercials from October of 1970, it is. You’ll love the antiseptic flavor! Listerine Cold Tablets Commercial (1970) Listerine … Continue reading