“Uh oh, SpaghettiOs!” As we head into an extended weekend here in the US, let’s fire up a few vintage commercials to get us in a relaxed mood. Here’s two spots from January 1974, that were likely produced in ’73. … Continue reading
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“Trax are priced to beat the competition.” Sporty! And under 10 bucks. Kmart’s Trax Athletic Shoes originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ Watch (1972) … Continue reading
We’re rolling into a new week and it’s time for a little Music for Monday. Here’s Elvis Presley live onstage in 1970 singing Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie.” The clip originally appeared in the 1970 documentary Elvis: That’s the … Continue reading
“So advanced – it’s simple.” Rounding off our 1978 weekend; we have two commercials produced in 1977, airing in January ’78. Firstly, tennis player, John Newcombe for Canon cameras. This spot ran often and I remember it well. Newcombe won … Continue reading
“We are the pages – that people are turning to.” The weekend hath arrived! Time to wheel out the old timey commercials. We’ll continue with a 1978 theme and enjoy two spots from that year. First, a Dallas Times Herald … Continue reading
“$4.95 and both end panels from three boxes of any Kodak color film get you the Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ calendar watch of your choice.” Boxes of film! I think I may still have some in my freezer. Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ … Continue reading