70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

“10 big, bright, washable colors!” Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today, there’s no real theme to the old commercials, just one from each year covering 1974 to 1977. Have at ’em. Animated Flair Pens Commercial (1974) Flair … Continue reading

70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Hawaii’ (Brian Forster) & TWA 747s (Lou Jacobi, 1970)

“Fly the friendly skies of United.” Two spots today from the top of the decade featuring those newfangled 747 planes. First, we have a United Airlines “Hawaii Service” commercial starring Brian Forster from The Partridge Family. The spot aired in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #384: Peter Sellers For TWA (1975)

“Hooray for TWA!” This week, we’ll go with a 1975 theme. To get us started, here’s Peter Sellers in full Scotsman regalia for TWA. The commercial aired in November of 1975. Peter Sellers For TWA, 1975 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #376: TWA ‘Airports’ Commercial (1971)

“All airlines are not the same.” Here’s a commercial from TWA outlining their specials services and features. Most impressive of all is the spokesperson’s mighty flared trousers as he first walks into frame. The spot aired in January of 1971 … Continue reading