The weekend is here and that means it’s time to roll out the commercials. We’ll title today “Grooming Day” and present spots for Johnson’s Baby Shampoo and Lectric Shave. Both spots aired in February of 1976. I believe that’s Tim … Continue reading
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How goes your almost-weekend? It’s time to jumpstart the fun with a minute-and-a-half of promos and outtakes from The Muppet Show. The clips below are from season one of the series, circa 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday! ‘The Muppet … Continue reading
“Where there’s Muriel smoke there’s fire.” Today we move from 1970s electronics to cigars. Cigars and Susan Anton. Because, apparently smoke was sexy. Now, stop all that coughing and enjoy! Firstly, a commercial featuring a lonely male in a late … Continue reading
“The video tank game with two-fisted controls!” Today our commercial theme will be 1970s electronics. First up, a spot for Radio Shack’s line of CB radios that aired in February of 1976. Following that, a very cool spot for Coleco’s … Continue reading
Hanna-Barbera’s Casper and the Angels originally ran Saturday mornings on NBC from September, 1979 to May, 1980. 13, 30-minute episodes were produced. The show brought Casper the Friendly Ghost into the 22nd Century and made him the guardian spectre for … Continue reading
“A fresh new slice of apple pie.” Howdy, lil’ fuel economists. Chevy weekend continues today with two commercials featuring the upcoming 1979 models. Both spots aired in October of 1978 and you can catch a look at the Caprice, Impala … Continue reading