We’re spotlighting the mid-seventies, and 1974 in particular today. A trio of celebrities make an appearance so keep those eyes peeled. First up, it’s Dawn dishwashing liquid (with Bruno Kirby), then we have spots for Armour Golden Star ham, Mercury … Continue reading
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Here’s a batch of commercials from 1974 and ’75. In the premiere position, we have a spot for “Lemon Fresh” Joy dishwashing liquid with an actor (blue dress, red hair) who I’m pretty sure is Holland Taylor of Bosom Buddies … Continue reading
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
The above ad for the band WAR appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. 11 million records sold at that point? Not too shabby. WAR did not release a new LP in ’74, but their single “Ballero,” issued … Continue reading
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
Hearty greetings, Bionic Friends. Today’s commercial theme is 1974. Hit the clickers for spots selling Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Old English Lavender Soap (with Maud Adams), Taster’s Choice coffee, and Listerol Disinfectant spray. UNCLE BEN’S RICE & GRAVY … Continue reading