“It’s the fabulous New Yorker!” Let’s drive into some car commercials today. First up, the Chrysler New Yorker and some nice views of late 70s Manhattan. Second, the Plymouth Champ featuring a boxing theme and boxing MC Jimmy Lennon Sr.. … Continue reading
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“Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s on the label, label, label!” Here we have two commercials for Libby’s. Start with a spot from September 1974 featuring a gaggle of kids singing the brand’s famous jingle. After that, take in a spot from November … Continue reading
“Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!” Two commercials today from November 1978 with a focus on the “Women of America.” First, one for Alka-Seltzer featuring a variety of professions. After that, a spot for Halls Mentho-Lyptus … Continue reading
“Wow! I could have had a V-8!” Two commercials now from November 1978 for V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice. This well-known slogan ran and ran and I’m sure you remember it well. ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Commercial (1978) V-8 Cocktail … Continue reading
“Talking to a trash bag?” Here’s two spots featuring comedian Jonathan Winters in his long-running stint as spokesperson for Hefty trash bags. Both commercials aired in November of 1978. Being a big fan of Winters, I always enjoyed when one … Continue reading
“The ultimate Camaro!” A pair of car spots for you today. In pole position, a high-octane commercial for Chevy’s ’79 Z28 Camaros. In second place, we have an unexpected challenger, the AMC Concord. Both spots aired in November of 1978. … Continue reading