“Fire yours and hire ours.” Today, we find John Amos appearing in a Right Guard spot prior to finding fame in Good Times (1974) and Roots (1977). The commercial aired in July of 1971. Have an excellent weekend! We’ll see … Continue reading
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“They’re out to get you…” Today, we have a 30-second animated spot for Independent Insurance Agents that aired in January of 1971. This pleasant little cartoon would have to have been produced in 1970 (or earlier). B’wana. Animated Independent Insurance … Continue reading
“The buy of the year.” I don’t believe I mentioned previously that we’re doing a 1971 thing this week (although you may have noticed). Let’s continue the theme with a Plymouth Satellite commercial that aired in July of ’71. Tis’ … Continue reading
“All airlines are not the same.” Here’s a commercial from TWA outlining their specials services and features. Most impressive of all is the spokesperson’s mighty flared trousers as he first walks into frame. The spot aired in January of 1971 … Continue reading
“Out for justice…” On the docket today, we have a :60 ABC TV promo for the short-lived drama, The Young Lawyers. The show starred Lee J. Cobb, Zalman King and Judy Pace. The Young Lawyers ran from September 1970 to … Continue reading
“Foamy! How we love ya! How we love ya!” Happy Sunday! Here’s two fine spots for Gillette from October of 1973. First, a great commercial featuring the Gillette Foamy Barber Shop Quartet. This one makes its way onto the Bionic … Continue reading