70s Spots: Chocks (Bugs Bunny, 1974) & Rexall Vitamins (1975)

“I like Chocks…and you, Mom.” Two commercial supplements for you to down today. Firstly, one for Chocks Bugs Bunny vitamins that aired in February of 1974. Second, a spot for Rexall drug store vitamins. This one aired in January of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Don Rickles For Right Guard (1974)

“Right Guard protects people – from me!” As you have likely heard, caustic but lovable comedian Don Rickles passed away Thursday at the age of 90. As a small tribute to the man, here’s two commercials from the fall of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Chuck Wagon Dog Food (1974)

“Dogs go for the flavor of chicken!” Two classic spots today for Chuck Wagon dog food from February of 1974. I used to love these commercials when I was a much smaller human being. That animated wagon that could never … Continue reading

70s Spots: Nabisco Lil’ Loaf & Lay’s Potato Chips (1974)

“The new snack that looks like a little loaf of my French bread.” More food-related commercials from February 1974 on the table today. For starters, we have a tasty new snack from Nabisco called Lil’ Loaf. I hadn’t heard of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Skippy ‘Breakfast’ & Cream Of Rice Cereal (1974)

“The end of the same old breakfast.” We have a pair of edible commercials from February 1974 today – and I’m not sure which one I like better. We’ll consider it a double A-side. First, Skippy peanut butter wallops our … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’74 Ford Torinos (Hugh Downs, 1973)

“The closer you look – they better we look.” Two spots for the Ford Torino Brougham now. First, Hugh Downs (still going strong at the age of 96 by the way) drives a carpool around Hollywood, CA. Second, a young … Continue reading