70s Commercials: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

Here’s a high quality batch of commercials from the 1974-75 era. The fun starts with G.I. Joe and moves on to Stove Top Stuffing (with rice!), the RCA XL-100 TV system, and finally, United Airlines “Friendship Service.” Re-live it. G.I. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

Today, we’re smack dab in the middle of the seventies with a focus on 1975. The four spots on display feature L’eggs pantyhose (with Jack Dodson), Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Little Friskies Kitten Food, and the Sunbeam Coffee Master brewer. Have a … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Survival’ (1975)

“Survival! Survival of the fittest!” As we try to survive another Monday on this planet – here’s the O’Jays to help us along. “Survival” was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and appeared on the 1975 O’Jays album of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: American Airlines, Liquid Drano, Plymouth & Dodge, Jontue (1975)

Let’s settle into 1975, put our feet up for a bit and take in a batch of vintage commercials. Crack open some cold spots for American Airlines, Liquid Drano (with Richard B. Shull), Plymouth & Dodge’s “Nationwide Sale” (with Joe … Continue reading

Music For Monday: People’s Choice, ‘Party Is A Groovy Thing’ (1974)

Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

It’s a mid-seventies thing this time around with Armour Star Bacon leading off. Following that, we’ve got Neo-Synephrine nasal spray, Nytol, and Automatic Vanish. Let the wild fun unspool! ARMOUR STAR BACON COMMERCIAL (1974) Armour Star Bacon commercial featuring an … Continue reading