The vintage memories today are circa 1972 and ’73. I’ve got the usual batch of four spots for you, starting with Peter Paul’s short-lived Peanut Butter with No Jelly candy bar. Following that, you’ll find a mildly humorous Avis spot, … Continue reading
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Today’s set of commercials are circa 1970 and 1971. Starting off, it’s Christopher Hewett (Mr. Belvedere) as a posh fellow enjoying a shower with Lifebuoy Soap. After that, we’ve got Bumble Bee Tuna (with Mary Frann), Ex-Lax, and Zenith “Giant-Screen” … Continue reading
Welcome back, Bionic Friends. It’s time for some seventies music. Today, we’re soaking up the entertainment provided by Melba Moore in a September 20, 1970 Ed Sullivan Show performance. The song in question is “I Got Love” from the musical … Continue reading
With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading
We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The … Continue reading
Happy May and a very good Monday to you. Let’s get our week rolling with the Everly Brothers. Below you’ll find a clip from a February 28, 1971 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The brothers perform “Bowling Green,” which … Continue reading