70s Spots: VHS & RCA SelectaVision Recorders (1978)

“Only VHS can give you 4 hours.” Today we have two commercials from October of 1978 for VHS home recording devices. At this time VHS was still locked in a battle for consumer attention with the Betamax format. I wonder … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna & La Pizzeria Pizza (1978)

“It’s so good you can eat it plain.” Two 1978 snack choices in the kitchen today. First up, a simple, straight forward spot for Bumble Bee Tuna from June ’78. Second, a La Pizzeria frozen pizza spot from September ’78 … Continue reading

70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Here’s a fun pair of candy commercials. The first spot, for Peter Paul’s Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, aired in January of 1977 and was produced in ’76. You’ll certainly … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dannon Yogurt (1976 & ’78)

“It’s the right thing to eat.” Two portions of Dannon Yogurt on the table today. The first commercial aired in April of 1976 and features a variety of Dannon consumers. The second spot aired in November of 1978 and shows … Continue reading

70s Spots: Increda Bubble Gum & Colgate Fluorigard (1978)

“The sizzling, crackling bubble gum!” Here’s two spots from 1978 that go well together. General Foods’ Increda Bubble, a gum inspired by Pop Rocks, and Colgate Fluorigard dental wash. Have a nifty Friday! ‘Increda Bubble’ Gum Commercial (1978) Colgate Fluorigard … Continue reading

70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

“Mister, your ship has just come in!” A pair of vintage Old Spice commercials for you today. First, we have a fluffy, floating ship made of Old Spice Shave Cream in a spot from October of 1973. Second, one of … Continue reading