Classic 70s Ads: Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ (1973)

Melanie, ‘Bitter Bad’ ad via Billboard April 07, 1973 Melanie’s “Bitter Bad” released in early 1973 and made its way to #36 on the US Hot 100. The song was written by Melanie and produced by Peter Schekeryk. As far … Continue reading

70s Spots: Volkswagen & Kodak (1972), Tums & Quasar (1973)

Look out!!! Welcome one and all to the latest batch of seventies commercials. Today, you’ll find spots for the 1973 Volkswagen 412 wagon and sedan, Kodak, Tums, and Quasar. I hope your journey back in time is a pleasant one. … Continue reading

Weird & Wonderful 70s: Funkadelic, ‘Cosmic Slop’ Promo Film (1973)

Here’s a great find that just may make your day. George Clinton and Funkadelic costumed up and in super-psychedelic mode dancing across New York City in 1973. The band are performing “Cosmic Slop” from the album of the same name. … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’74 Subaru, Snoopy’s Doghouse & More

I’ve got an eclectic assortment of seventies commercials for you today. We start with a 1973 spot for the ’74 Subaru and move on to Harley-Davidson, Liquid-Plumer with a Bionic Disco fave, Allan Melvin, and top it all off with … Continue reading

70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)

1973 is the theme for today’s quartet of commercials. Click the clickers below for vintage spots for Buc-Wheats cereal, Jockey underwear with Yogi Berra, AMC, and Philco. Buc-Wheats Cereal Commercial (1973) General Mills Buc-Wheats cereal commercial featuring a stone-grinding water … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: Sammy Johns, “Chevy Van” (1975)

Sammy Johns – “Chevy Van” ad via Cash Box March 08, 1975 Sammy Johns‘ “Chevy Van” was originally released in 1973 and didn’t cause much of a stir. However, when a re-release hit the airwaves in early 1975 it climbed … Continue reading