70s Spots: Kmart Women’s Fashion & Ship’n Shore (1977-78)

“The Saving Place.” Now we slip into something more fashionable – late Seventies style. First, a commercial from August 1977 for Kmart’s ladies attire. Second, a spot from March ’78 featuring the Ship’n Shore ensembles on sale at May Company. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Duracell Batteries & Jarman Shoes (1978)

“The copper-top battery.” Today, we’re throwing it back 40 years to 1978. First, take in a commercial from March ’78 for Duracell batteries. Second, a spot for Jarman shoes featuring Eddie Barth as a friendly road worker. Duracell Batteries Commercial … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Barbara Walters Summer Special’ & Harlem Globetrotters Promo (1978)

“Barbara Walters revisits some old friends…” Today, we’re going back 40 years for a pair of promos from late ’78. First up, an airing of The Barbara Walters Summer Special from August ’78. The guests interviewed by Walters are Dolly … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Magnum Force’ (1973) & ‘American Hot Wax’ (1978)

“His world is dirtier than ever!” Here’s a pair of TV trailers for your weekend. First, a commercial for the impending Christmas 1973 release of Clint Eastwood’s latest Dirty Harry flick, Magnum Force. After that, the Fifties are back in … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’79 Ford LTD & Fairmont (1978)

“A New American Road Car.” A pair of fancy Ford flicks today. First, we have a nice :60 second spot for the ’79 LTD. This one aired in December of 1978. Second, from a few months earlier in October ’78, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Frank Gifford For Palm Beach Clothing (1978)

“In today’s Dacron Polyester.” Here’s two fashionable commercials for Palm Beach clothing starring sportscaster Frank Gifford. Both of these Gifford spots aired in March of 1978. I especially like the shot of the stylish sportsman zipping across town on a … Continue reading