70s Commercials: Skippy, Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca, Duz (1978)

Alrighty, who’s ready to hang out in 1978 for a few? Here’s a quartet of “Fabulous!” vintage commercials featuring Skippy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter (with Jordan Charney), Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca frozen apple juice, and Duz detergent. SKIPPY OLD FASHIONED … Continue reading

70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: New Year’s Eve With Wayland & Madame And Tavares (1979)

Wow, I’m really sorry I missed this event ushering in the 80s. Unfortunately, I was only 13 and living on the opposite coast. But, how’s this for a New Year’s Eve celebration at New York City’s Sheraton Centre? Wayland and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

For today’s batch of commercials let’s stick with the early seventies. From 1972, you’ll find spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats (with an under construction World Trade Center in the background) and Canada Dry Club Soda. From 1973, we have Laurence … Continue reading

Weird & Wonderful 70s: Funkadelic, ‘Cosmic Slop’ Promo Film (1973)

Here’s a great find that just may make your day. George Clinton and Funkadelic costumed up and in super-psychedelic mode dancing across New York City in 1973. The band are performing “Cosmic Slop” from the album of the same name. … Continue reading