70s Commercials: Wink Soda, McDonald’s (‘Shaft’), G.I. Joe HQ, Schick (Mark Spitz) (1970-73)

“The sassy one!” Greetings! Let’s get up-to-date with the month of May. Here’s a collection of vintage lookers spanning the first years of the decade; 1970 to 1973. First up, it’s sassy time with Canada Dry’s Wink soda (starring Lara … Continue reading

70s Spots: Brylcreem ‘Bounce’ & Schick Super Chromium (1971)

“A little dab of Brylcreem…gives you the Brylcreem Bounce.” Today, we feature November 1971 bathroom grooming tips from Brylcreem and Schick. First up, Harry and the Brylcreem Bounce. Following that, Schick Super Chromium razor blades. Brylcreem ‘Harry’ Commercial (1971) Schick … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schick ’17 Barbers’ (1970) & ‘Demolition Derby’ (1971)

“You’ve gotta feel it to believe it.” A pair of mildly humorous spots for Schick Super Chromium razor blades are in the grooming chair today. First, we find 17 barbers being shaved with the same razor. Crikey! Second, a wild … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holiday): Schick Hot Lather Machine (1971)

“Just plug it in and you’re ready for a piping hot barber shave…” If you’re anything like me, you may have forgotten this particular contraption existed. It’s the Schick Hot Lather Machine. It’s a fun spot with a twist at … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #545: Schick Super II ‘Tortoise & Hare’ (1973)

“Once upon a time…” Fairy tale time. Here’s a commercial for the Schick Super II razor system featuring the famed tortoise and hare. The spot aired in November of 1973. Slow and steady wins the…shave. Schick Super II ‘Tortoise & … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #503: Dick Butkus For Schick Flexamatic Shaver (1973)

“Watch Dick Butkus tackle a real shaving problem.” Here’s Chicago Bears linebacker (and actor) Dick Butkus starring in a spot for the Schick Flexamatic shaver. The commercial aired in November 1973, the year Butkus retired from the NFL. Dick Butkus … Continue reading