70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)

“The Eye-opener.” Greetings, ‘Disco dancers. As I’ve posted a hefty selection of commercials from the early Seventies in recent weeks, I thought it would be good to jump forward to later in the decade. With that in mind, here’s a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Polaroid, Kodak, Ford, Bounty (1978)

“Seconds after you shoot – you’ve got it…” Howdy, ‘Disco pardners and welcome to December! Our vintage commercial theme this time around is “The Celebrities of Fall 1978.” With that in mind, we have appearances by Danny Kaye, Michael Landon, … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera Christmas (1973)

“Is there any other way to take pictures?” Another fine Polaroid holiday commercial today. This one aired in November of 1973 and shows off the 400, Colorpack, and Square Shooter 2 Land Cameras. Polaroid Land Cameras Christmas Commercial (1973) Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera (Brenda Vaccaro, 1972)

“The Good Time Camera.” Welcome to December! This month we’re going to roll out the holiday-flavored Seventies commercials on a daily basis. I’m sure we’ll all be joyfully sick of them by the end of the year. To start us … Continue reading

70s Stories In The News: ‘Brady Bunch’ Slot Machine, Evel Knievel, Wim Wenders

‘Brady Bunch’ Slot Machine A mind-blowing new slot machine featuring The Brady Bunch is set to hit casinos in early 2018. A wide selection of video and sound clips from the show are featured. I’ll need to stay far away … Continue reading

70s Spots: Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1973 & ’74)

“Photographs seemingly as real as life itself.” In the early 1970s, one of the world’s greatest actors signed on to star in a series of US-only commercials for the Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera. Here now, are two of those spots … Continue reading