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: 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 →

From The Vault: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)

AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading →

From The Vault: Bedrock Rockers, ‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump’ (1972)

‘That’s what my heart did!’ (‘Hop, Skip, And A Jump,’ Bedrock Rockers, 1972) A very good Thursday to everyone. Let’s visit once again with The Bedrock Rockers. The short musical clip below features the tune, “Hop, Skip and a Jump” … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Curad Bandages, Liquid Gold, FTD Florists, Long Distance (1973)

Rewinding to 1973 today. You’ll find commercials for Curad Bandages, Scott’s Liquid Gold, FTD Florists (with Louis Jourdan), and Long Distance Telephone (with Bill Russell). I hope you enjoy the trip back. CURAD BANDAGES COMMERCIAL (1973) Curad Plastic Bandages commercial … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Love Train’ (Live, 1973)

Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show. “Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the … Continue reading →