Sunday 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken (1972 & ’75)

“Hey, it’s a Kentucky Fried Chicken Day.” It’s Sunday in the Seventies. Time to head out for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Today, we’ve got two vintage spots on display for the company not-yet-known as KFC. Fist up, a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer & Brylcreem (1972)

“A little dab of Brylcreem on your hair gives you the Brylcreem bounce.” Here’s two fun spots from the fall of 1972. The first, a Brylcreem commercial from October ’72, features a fellow called Jim and a Beach Boys-style jingle. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Holiday Inn & Skittle Bowl (1970)

“Every three days a brand new Holiday Inn opens up.” Here’s two great spots from 1970 for your Sunday. We begin with an (over?)eager manager on the opening day of a new Holiday Inn. After that, a Skittle-Bowl championship from … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)

“C’mon hero. Get rid of that wet look.” Happy weekend, Bionic pals! Today, we have two spots for Gillette’s after shampoo hair control product known as “The Dry Look.” Firstly, a commercial from October of 1972 featuring a fellow with … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

“You never know when you’re going to be up close.” Happy Sunday! On-tap today, we’ve got a pair of Close-Up commercials from November 1970. First, you’ll find a swingin’ party packed with beautiful minglers. (Yes, “minglers.” That is now a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)

“Vegas are very happy cars.” A pair of Chevy spots roll into view for today’s Seventies commercials. First, we have a collection of bright yellow ’73 Vegas on display in a fast-moving spot from November of 1972. Afterward, you’ll enjoy … Continue reading