70s Commercials: Sherlock Toy, Chuck Wagon, Fortified Oat Flakes, Sears Trash Compactor (1972-74)

This time around on Ancient Advertising Adventures you’ll find an assortment of early seventies commercials. Start off with Romper Room’s Sherlock toy from 1974 and move on to a Chuck Wagon spot with the famed animated wagon from ’73. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Canada Dry, Rolaids, ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ AndrĂ© Champagne (End Of Year 1972-79)

The last post of the year brings a batch of New Year’s Eve-related commercials – and a Rolaids spot to help you through tomorrow’s post-celebration stomach ache. First up, a Canada Dry mixers spot from 1972. Following that, it’s Rolaids, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

Presenting the last batch of holiday commercials for the season. In order of year, you’ll find spots for Dutch Masters, Kraft, Old Spice, and McDonald’s. Here’s wishing the very best to you and yours! To all who celebrate, have a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cybill Shepherd For Revlon, Reynolds Wrap, Pillsbury Cookies, JCPenney (Xmas 1972-78)

Happy Tuesday. Apologies for the delayed posting. Having family in town for the holidays has caused slow downs here. Let’s get right back into the vintage commercials Christmas Season action. Here’s Cybill Shepherd for Revlon’s Intimate fragrance, decorating ideas from … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

Avon calling! Our selection of Christmas commercials continues with a batch that includes Avon, Pier 1 Imports, General Electric holiday lights, and K-Mart car sound systems. Everyone does their Christmas shopping at the K-Mart Auto Center, right? Grab a new … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Christmas Treats, Geritol, Jaclyn Smith For Max Factor, Dutch Masters (Xmas 1972-73)

Seasons Greetings! The next few batches of seventies commercials will be Christmas-flavored. I wish I had some Hanukkah spots to throw in as well, but I just haven’t come across any yet in the years I’ve been collecting these. We’ll … Continue reading