Sunday 70s Spots: Shampoo & Bowling Balls (1979)

“You can feel it tingle.” Yes, shampoo and bowling balls! Today, we have two spots from February of 1979. First up, a showering spokesperson for Denorex medicated shampoo. Second, a commercial for the AMF Impact bowling ball. Watch as the … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Farah Slacks & Ship’n Shore Shirts (1975 & ’79)

“Farah slacks and jackets. Everything about ’em looks tailor-made.” Happy Sunday, stylish ones. Today, it’s all about 70s fashion. First up, a classic commercial from Farah featuring slacks and jackets so wonderful you’ll want to wear them while traveling in … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Merrill Lynch’s Bulls (1975 & ’78)

“Merrill Lynch is bullish on America.” Hello, ‘Disco denizens! The weekend is here and it’s time to set up the projector and screen some vintage commercials. Here’s two for Merrill Lynch featuring the company’s bull mascots. The first ran in … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Dodge & Chrysler ‘The Clincher!’ (1975)

“The Clincher! It’s going to take better care of the people who buy Dodge and Chrysler-Plymouth cars.” Alrighty, let’s roll into the commercial oldies! Today, we’re in January of 1975 for two Chrysler-Dodge spots. First, we have one for “The … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: SpaghettiOs & Fannie Flagg (1974)

“Uh oh, SpaghettiOs!” As we head into an extended weekend here in the US, let’s fire up a few vintage commercials to get us in a relaxed mood. Here’s two spots from January 1974, that were likely produced in ’73. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: John Newcombe & Tuborg Gold Beer (1978)

“So advanced – it’s simple.” Rounding off our 1978 weekend; we have two commercials produced in 1977, airing in January ’78. Firstly, tennis player, John Newcombe for Canon cameras. This spot ran often and I remember it well. Newcombe won … Continue reading