70s Commercials: RCA (James Komack), Streusel Swirl, Crock Watcher, Ban Lon (1975)

Today, the channel is stuck on 1975. We’ve got spots for the RCA XL-100 TV (starring James Komack on the set of Chico and the Man), Pillsbury Streusel Swirl cake, The Crock Watcher, and Ban Lon clothing. Mid-seventies advertising in … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

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 →

From The Vault – Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco January 31, 2013.* ‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Vicks Sinex, KFC ‘Extra Crispy,’ Mustang II, Kodak (1973-76)

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 →

70s Commercials: Sherlock Toy, Chuck Wagon, Fortified Oat Flakes, Sears Trash Compactor (1972-74)

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 →

70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

I trust everyone has had their fill of holiday-themed commercials? Today, we’re back to “normal” seventies spots and a focus on the year 1975. Take in 30-second time capsules for the AMC Pacer, NP-27 spray (with Yogi Berra), Tender Vittles … Continue reading →