Holiday Special (Repeat): ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday we’ll be floating back 43 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was … Continue reading →

70s Spots: TV Guide ‘Bicentennial Issue’ & Youthair Dye (Phil Foster, 1975)

“What have you got to lose? Just the gray in your hair!” Most folks will likely find this TV Guide “Bicentennial” commercial the more interesting of the two spots today. And it is a nice little time capsule. However, I’m … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)

“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.” A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy. Schweppes ‘Tastemaker’ Commercial (1975) … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Alberto Balsam & For Brunettes Only (1975)

“The biggest news in beautiful hair.” It’s time to beautify your long and luxurious Seventies hair with two commercials from February of 1975. First up, a spot for Alberto Balsam shampoo and conditioner. Second, a commercial featuring the For Brunettes … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Post Alpha-Bits Cereal (1975 & ’78)

“An adventure in every bowl!” Pouring out two bowls of Post Alpha-Bits cereal today. The first commercial aired in 1975 and features metal license plate prizes. These are perfect for attaching to your banana seat bikes. The second spot aired … Continue reading →

70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

“Bold – can make The Bold Ones bright!” Let’s get our houses in order with some cleaning products today. First, a spot for Bold laundry detergent featuring a rambunctious young lady and her mother. Second, we find Rose Marie (The … Continue reading →