70s Commercials: Andy Griffith For A1, Max-Pax Coffee, Recipe Dog Food, Valvoline (1973)

1973 is our main destination today. Open your memory banks to spots for A1 Steak Sauce (with Andy Griffith), Max-Pax coffee, Recipe dog food (with Lassie), and Valvoline motor oil. ANDY GRIFFITH FOR A1 STEAK SAUCE (1973) A1 Steak Sauce … Continue reading →

Classic 70s Music Ads: The Leon Russell Show (1973)

This action-packed live shot of Leon Russell performing ran in the April 7, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine. At this time, Russell would still be riding high on his 1972 Top 20 hit “Tight Rope.” I’ve loved this song since … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: Syl Johnson, ‘Back For A Taste Of Your Love’ (1973)

In tribute to singer-guitarist Syl Johnson, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 85, we’re spinning “Back For A Taste Of Your Love.” In 1973, when the “Back For A Taste Of Your Love” single and album released, … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Inchworm Toy, Reynolds Brown-In-Bag, Haley’s M-O, Gillette Trac II (1972-73)

Apologies for the lack of updates the past two days. I’ve been experiencing a temporary medical thing. It’s not a life threatening situation and I should be fine by Monday. However, it has kept me away from the keyboard. But, … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Vicks Sinex, KFC ‘Extra Crispy,’ Mustang II, Kodak (1973-76)

Today’s mind-bending batch of seventies commercials originally aired between 1973 and 1976. You’ll find Vicks Sinex nasal spray featuring two blockheads, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Extra-Crispy style, the 1976 Mustang II line-up, and Kodak film. You remember film cartridges. I know … Continue reading →

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 →