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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Four commercials from 1972 and ’73 lined up today. In the starting position you’ll find an anti-litter “Pitch In!” public service announcement. Following that, we’ve got spots for Harvey’s Bristol Cream (with Denny Miller), Vicks Nyquil, and Florsheim Sultan boots. … Continue reading
A very good Friday to you. I’ve got some early seventies commercials lined-up and ready for viewing. Start with Post Fruity Pebbles cereal and The Flintstones and move on to G.I. Joe Action Packs. After that, take in an Alka-Seltzer … Continue reading
Here’s Three Dog Night (or, at least, One Dog Night plus the band) performing “Black & White” on Germany’s Beat-Club program in 1972. “Black & White” was originally recorded by Pete Seeger in the fifties, and later in 1971 by … Continue reading
1972 and 1973 is our destination this time. Tune in for spots featuring Budweiser, the Whirlpool portable washing machine, Haley’s M-O laxative, and Pledge furniture spray (with George Montgomery). ‘WHEN YOU SAY BUD!’ SONG COMMERCIAL (BUDWEISER, 1972) Budweiser beer commercial … Continue reading
Billy Paul’s “Me And Mrs. Jones” held the #1 spot on both the US Hot 100 and R&B chart for multiple weeks in late 1972. The song was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert and appeared on … Continue reading