70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)

Spooling the reels back to the top of the decade once again for a new batch of vintage spots. Let’s revel in the joys of Close-Up toothpaste, Ideal’s Mia & Kerry dolls (with Linda Blair), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The … Continue reading

70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Budweiser ‘Skiing’ (1974)

“Somebody still cares about quality.” All right now! Let’s begin rolling out the winter holiday-themed Seventies spots. We’ll keep it up for the next few weeks. Here’s a snow-covered skiing commercial for Budweiser. Narration by ol’ Ed McMahon. The spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Head Skis Starring Jean-Claude Killy (1970)

“When I come down the mountain – I think about funny things…” And now we hit the slopes with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Head skis featuring Olympic champion, Jean-Claude Killy. Spot aired in November of 1970. … Continue reading