70s Commercials: Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone, Wondra, Milk Plus 6 (1977-78)

We’re lounging around in the 1977-78 period on this fine Tuesday. Our vintage time capsules contain Ford’s Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks, Wondra lotion, and Revlon’s Milk Plus 6 hair care. Hope you enjoy the trip. FORD PINTO WAGON COMMERCIAL … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Kraft Mayonnaise, Alpha-Bits, Friskies Buffet, Dodge Aspen (1979)

Our ancient but attractive advertisements today are all circa 1979. You can spy spots for Kraft Real Mayonnaise, Post Alpha-Bits cereal, Friskies Buffet cat food, and the 1980 Dodge Aspen. Roll ’em! KRAFT REAL MAYONNAISE COMMERCIAL (1979) Kraft Real Mayonnaise … Continue reading →

Super 70s Ads: Ford Pickup & Econoline Camper (1972)

“Travel in your own motel-on-wheels!” This fine-looking Ford ad features a ’73 pickup with matching box cover and the Econoline Camper Special. I’ll take one of each. The ad originally appeared in the October 13, 1972 issue of Life magazine. … 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 →

Super 70s Ads: Chevy Camaro (1977)

It’s 1977 and “people who love to drive” will want a new Chevy Camaro. That’s just science. This fine advertisement ran in the January 24, 1977 issue of New York magazine. “Driving gloves are optional.” Previously on Super 70s Ads: … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Vlasic Pickles, Cheerios, Toyota Tercel, ‘Just Friends’ (1979)

We’re lingering in 1979 with four vintage commercials. First, take in Vlasic Pickles and their stork mascot. The mascot, also known as Jovny, is likely voiced by Pat Harrington Jr. As mentioned previously, since animated spots were basically 30-second cartoons, … Continue reading →