70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

1972 is the focus today. Pop that tape in the Betamax and take in commercials for Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac cold capsules, Paper Mate Write Bros. pens (with Gretchen Wyler), and the Caress Body Bar. Feelings of nostalgic warmth are … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Crest ‘Mr. Goodwin,’ Charmin, REA Air Express, Budweiser (1972-74)

Ye Olde Commercial Tyme! Today, we’ve got a fine assortment from the early-to-mid seventies. We’ll start off with Arthur O’Connell as Mr. Goodwin in a spot for Crest toothpaste. Following that, we’ve got a Charmin spot with Mr. Whipple vs. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

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

70s Commercials: ‘Pitch In!,’ Harveys Bristol Cream, Nyquil, Florsheim Boots (1972-73)

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

70s Commercials: Fruity Pebbles, G.I. Joe, Alka-Seltzer, Playtex Bra (1970-73)

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

Music For Monday: Three Dog Night, ‘Black & White’ (Live, 1972)

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