70s Spots: VW Super Beetle (1972) & Ford Pinto (1973)

“You won’t know it’s a Volkswagen until you’re outside.” Got a pair of automobile commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for the ’73 Volkswagen Super Beetle. My mom drove a yellow VW Beetle for ages. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna & La Pizzeria Pizza (1978)

“It’s so good you can eat it plain.” Two 1978 snack choices in the kitchen today. First up, a simple, straight forward spot for Bumble Bee Tuna from June ’78. Second, a La Pizzeria frozen pizza spot from September ’78 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Here’s a fun pair of candy commercials. The first spot, for Peter Paul’s Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, aired in January of 1977 and was produced in ’76. You’ll certainly … Continue reading

70s Spots: Revlon ‘Moon Drops’ Lipstick (1973) & Everynight Shampoo (1974)

“The New American Classics!” Here we have two commercials to assist you in obtaining that special early Seventies look. First up, a spot from November of 1973 for Revlon’s ‘Moon Drops’ Lipstick. After that, a January 1974 spot for Helene … Continue reading

70s Spots: Firestone ‘Mini-Sport’ & Shell ‘Pancake Lube’ (1971)

“Engineered for American highways.” Here’s two road-worthy commercials from 1971. First, we have a spot for Firestone tires’ Mini-Sport brand made for smaller, “foreign” cars. This one aired in August ’71. Second, a December ’71 spot for Shell gasoline featuring … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sweet April Doll (Remco, 1973) & Baby Needs You Doll (Mego, 1977)

“Push the button she sheds a tear.” Today, we’re playing with dolls. First, we’re taking Remco’s Sweet April for a walk in October of 1973. Second, it’s time to remember that Mego’s Baby Needs You in 1977. Sweet April Doll … Continue reading