“More hold with less spray!” A pair of early 70s good grooming tips today. First, we have a rather silly commercial for VO5 hairspray featuring two gals riding on a “Hair Spray Torture Test” attraction. This one aired in August … Continue reading
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“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
“The blast with taste.” Two mildly humorous medicinal commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for Alka-Seltzer featuring a regretful fellow in a deli. Second, a sleepy slouch wakes up with a shot of “Binaca Blast” … Continue reading
“You deserve a break today!” Two commercials now from McDonald’s classic “You deserve a break” series. The first spot was produced in 1971 and aired on the first day of 1972. The second spot features a symphony orchestra and aired … Continue reading
“Only Zenith has it.” A pair of commercials for Zenith Chromacolor television sets today. First up, from September 1970, actor Ron Masak is in the market for a compact model. Second, a not-scary-at-all clown shows off the virtues of Zenith’s … Continue reading
“Building a better way to see the U.S.A.” In our commercial showroom today we have two auto spots from December of 1971. First up, a ’72 Chevy Chevelle tours Pennsylvania with narration by Casey Kasem. Second, a spot for the … Continue reading