70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

1972 is the focus today. Pop that tape in the Betamax and take in commercials for Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac cold capsules, Paper Mate Write Bros. pens (with Gretchen Wyler), and the Caress Body Bar. Feelings of nostalgic warmth are … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Paper Mate PowerPoint Pen (Xmas, 1972)

“The pen that pumps the ink.” Yesterday, we viewed Paper Mate’s Christmas 1971 commercial. Today, we take a look at the following year’s spot from December 1972. Paper Mate Pens Commercial (Xmas, 1972) Previously on 70s Spots: Paper Mate Gift … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Paper Mate Gift Gallery (Xmas, 1971)

“Such works of art – we built an entire gallery for them.” All righty! Today, we’ve got a December 1971 commercial for Paper Mate pens. The spot features a gallery curator and a variety of Paper Mate gift ideas. Shop … Continue reading

70s Spots: EF Hutton (J. Paul Getty) & Paper Mate (Johnny Brown, 1972)

“When EF Hutton talks – people listen.” The following commercials aired in October of 1972 and they couldn’t be more different to one another. First, a spot for EF Hutton wherein 79 year old wealthy industrialist, J.Paul Getty greets us … Continue reading

70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

“Write on, brothers! Write on!” Two commercials rolling out today from the fall of 1973. First, check out a Paper Mate pens musical number featuring Johnny Brown from Laugh-In and Good Times. After that, whip out your Diners Club card … Continue reading