70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)

“Thanks Mom” Snack time! Here’s two spots to curb your hunger. First we have a father and son fishing trip and a bag of Kraft Caramels. Second, Betty Crocker’s “new” Bar-Cookie mixes. Both commercials aired in February of 1974 Kraft … Continue reading

70s Spots: John Goodman For Mennen & Jane Curtin For Hoover (1979)

“Skin Bracer hits you just right.” A double-whammy of celebrity goodness for you on this Easter Sunday. First, we find a very young and slim John Goodman for Mennen Skin Bracer. The spot aired in July of 1979. Second, Jane … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mr. Tax & H&R Block (1978)

“What they know can save you dough.” It’s that time of year – so let’s fire up a pair of commercials from the spring of 1978 related to doing your taxes. First, a spot for Mr.Tax featuring some animated segments. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Chocks (Bugs Bunny, 1974) & Rexall Vitamins (1975)

“I like Chocks…and you, Mom.” Two commercial supplements for you to down today. Firstly, one for Chocks Bugs Bunny vitamins that aired in February of 1974. Second, a spot for Rexall drug store vitamins. This one aired in January of … Continue reading

70s Spots: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1977)

“The only Light beer with Gusto.” Actor James Coburn donned Western finery for a series of Schlitz Light beer commercials in the late seventies. I’m pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Buzzcocks, ‘Everybody’s Happy Nowadays’ (1979)

Music for Monday time! Let’s scurry on over to Cherry Stereo and experience another high quality seventies song. Today, it’s punky-pop masterminds, Buzzcocks, performing “Everybody’s Happy Nowadays’” on European TV in 1979. Pogoing optional. Have a look & listen! Previously … Continue reading