70s Spots (Holidays): Disney Albums, Gimbels, Magnavox Odyssey, Publix (1974-79)

“A home video game built right into the set.” Holiday time is here. Today, and in a few days, we’ll have some Christmas-themed commercials on display. Grab a mug of hot chocolate, kick off your shoes and enjoy spots for … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Stove Top, Abbotts Ice Cream, EarthGrains, Freshen-Up Gum (1975-78)

So smooth & creamy. Hey there! Today, I’ve got a quartet of food commercials lined up for you. These spots aired 1975 through 1978. Our big star on display is a 4-year-old Peter Billingsley (at least, I’m pretty dang sure … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

“10 big, bright, washable colors!” Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today, there’s no real theme to the old commercials, just one from each year covering 1974 to 1977. Have at ’em. Animated Flair Pens Commercial (1974) Flair … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Pepsodent & Gravy Train (1975), The Osmonds & ‘Beatlemania’ (1978)

“If you need whiter teeth, you need Pepsodent.” Time for another hearty batch of vintage Seventies commercials! This time around we’ve got spots for Pepsodent, Gravy Train, ABC TV shows, and the Beatlemania musical. Pepsodent Toothpaste Commercial (Dick Van Dyke, … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

“A big, strong flavor!” Hello and happy November. Here’s a new batch of old spots for your edification. We’ve got a cigarette-style Big Red chewing gum commercial and an Oh Henry! candy bar spot from 1975. The Oh Henry! ad … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

“Hey, how ’bout a nice Hawaiian Punch?!” Today’s quartet of fun features the animated Hawaiian Punch mascots, Cool Whip’s Tucker Inn, and the new for 1980 Chevy Citation and Malibu. Hawaiian Punch Commercial (1975) Hawaiian Punch with animated mascots Punchy … Continue reading →