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

70s Spots: Honda Civic & Dodge Colt (1976)

“What the world is coming to.” Here we have two compact car commercials from 1976. In pole position, a spot for the teeny weeny Honda Civic from January of ’76 (likely produced in ’75). Second, one for Dodge Colt with … Continue reading