“You can practically taste it with your eyes.” Here’s a tasty Home Pride “Butter Top” bread commercial for those of you who may be feeling a mite peckish. The spot aired in April of 1978. Home Pride ‘Butter Top’ Bread … Continue reading
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“Wet your whistle.” Here’s one for Chapstick’s Lip Quenchers lipstick. The commercial aired in April of 1978. Whistle along. Lip Quenchers Lipstick Commercial, 1978 Previously on 70s Spots: Radio Shack ‘Bicycle Radios’ (1976) … Continue reading
“The perfect gift for pedal-pushers.” Here’s actor, Paul Burke in one of his many Radio Shack spots. This one, from December of 1976, shows off a collection of fancy bicycle radios. Radio Shack ‘Bicycle Radios’ Commercial, 1976 Previously on 70s … Continue reading
“41 out of 50 rated Monarch’s performance superior…” Did you know that in a test of “handling and driving-comfort” Mercury Monarch beats a Mercedes? Well, now you do. The spot below aired in May of 1975. Like me, you’ll recognize … Continue reading
“It’s as easy to use as water…” The following product always makes me think of Ronald Reagan, who famously-claimed he didn’t use hair dye. Did he, perhaps, use Grecian Formula 16 instead? The spot below aired in January of 1975 … Continue reading
“How many ways can you use your credit card?” Greetings, and Happy Friday! Here’s a spot for American Express featuring testimonials from New Yorkers. The commercial aired in March of 1974. American Express ‘NYC’ Commercial, 1974 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading