We’re hanging out in 1977 and ’78 for today’s batch of commercials. Take in spots for United Airlines, Gaines Burgers dog food with James Beard, the Wilson Extra tennis racquet, and Miller Lite with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. Have … Continue reading
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We’re focused on 1974 today and a lovely set of “new” commercials. Enjoy spots for Strawberry Jell-O, the AMC Matador (don’t see many of those on the road these days), Wrangler women’s fashions, and Power Tennis with Bobby Riggs. JELL-O … Continue reading
“Beautiful!” Nothing in common, other than the year 1979, with our two commercials today. To start, a spot from August ’79 for Revlon Super-Rich Mascara. If anyone can identify the actor-model please let me know. After that, an October ’79 … Continue reading
“Man does not live by golf alone.” Two commercials from late 1977 to enjoy today. First, we have one from October ’77 for American Express. Golf champ Jack Nicklaus stars and the theme is tennis. A clever twist! After that, … Continue reading
“The world premiere of big league tennis comes to Philadelphia!” Happy 4th of July! To celebrate the day we have Billie Jean King and the Philadelphia Freedoms coming to town in April of 1974. Have fun and be safe out … Continue reading
“Next Sunday at 1 PM.” For the new week, we’ll mix things up with spots from 1977 & 1978. To start us off, here’s a cool CBS promo that aired in late December ’77 for the upcoming premiere of Challenge … Continue reading