Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid. (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1973) “Another Kool-Aid smile.” Actor-comedian, Godfrey Cambridge appeared in the 1970s films Watermelon Man and Cotton Comes To Harlem, among others. The ad originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading
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“When you have a cold, get Halls Mentho Lyptus with Vapor Action!” Hall & Vicks, wasn’t that a 70s band? Maybe not, but if you’re feeling a bit under the weather you may find extra interest in today’s pair of … Continue reading
“The Brother Man in the Motherland.” Not phallic at all. Move along, folks. Shaft In Africa originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Ford Courier Pickup (1978) … Continue reading
I’m not sure how we managed to go so long without posting an Olivia Newton-John song, but it’s time to sort that out. Here’s Newton-John performing her first big US hit, “Let Me Be There” on the UK’s Sez Les … Continue reading
Brady Bunch Moments! ‘Member that time Peter got a job in Mr. Martinelli’s bicycle shop? Poor Pete, he tried so hard to succeed. The clip below originally aired during season 4 of The Brady Bunch and was ably directed by … Continue reading
“Just spray and wipe.” Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a … Continue reading