70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer, ‘Alka-2 Chewable Tablets’ (1977)

“Try Alka-2. It’s the one you chew.” Here’s two spots for a new product from Alka-Seltzer: Alka-2. No need for any of that “plop plop fizz fizz” business – just pop ’em in your mouth and chew. The commercials aired … Continue reading

70s Spots: Betty White For Tastykake (1974)

“All the good things wrapped up in one.” Hey kids, it’s everyone’s favorite, Betty White, for Tastykake! I can’t imagine she enjoyed having to awkwardly bite into a treat while on camera. What a trouper! The spot aired in April … Continue reading

70s Spots: Billie Jean King ‘Philadelphia Freedoms’ (1974)

“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

70s Spots: Fiat Strada ‘Italy’ (1979)

“Another Italian work of art.” Now, here’s a vehicle you don’t see every day – the Fiat Strada. Catch this spot from February 1979 and enjoy the scenery and flavor of Italy (circa late ’78 – when this was likely … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bakshi’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ (1979)

“Frodo lives!” Here’s a very cool spot for Ralph Bakshi’s animated version of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. The film opened in November of 1978. In this commercial, we find the movie opening into wider release in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘BBQ Twang’ (1976)

“It gives ya some tasty twang!” Back when KFC was still known as Kentucky Fried Chicken they fired up a newfangled barbeque-style flavor. Ooowee, it shore was twangy! The spot below aired 40 years ago, in July of 1976. *Update: … Continue reading