70s Spots: Vicks NyQuil (Sherman Hemsley, 1972) & Big Wally (Cathryn Damon, 1974)

There’s a pair of future TV stars in today’s batch of seventies commercials. You’ll spy Sherman Hemsley from The Jeffersons in a spot for NyQuil and Cathryn Damon from Soap in one for Big Wally. You can also take in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Florence Henderson For Klean ‘N Shine (1974) & Robert Conrad For Eveready (1977)

In today’s quartet of 1970s commercials you’ll find, Florence Henderson for Klean ‘n Shine, Robert Conrad for Eveready batteries, the ’78 Volkswagen Scirocco, and NestlĂ©’s 100,00 bar. Chewy, chewy caramel! (Check out the Bionic Disco YouTube channel for many more … Continue reading

70s Spots: Rerun & The Lockers, Tickle, Dentyne

I’ve got a powerhouse batch of commercials on offer today. Four seventies time capsules that will bring back the memories. We start with Dentyne and move on to Fred Berry and The Lockers poppin’ for Schlitz Malt Liquor, Tickle antiperspirant, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Stove Top, Abbotts Ice Cream, EarthGrains, Freshen-Up Gum (1975-78)

So smooth & creamy. Hey there! Today, I’ve got a quartet of food commercials lined up for you. These spots aired 1975 through 1978. Our big star on display is a 4-year-old Peter Billingsley (at least, I’m pretty dang sure … Continue reading

70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

“A big, strong flavor!” Hello and happy November. Here’s a new batch of old spots for your edification. We’ve got a cigarette-style Big Red chewing gum commercial and an Oh Henry! candy bar spot from 1975. The Oh Henry! ad … Continue reading

70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Here’s a fun pair of candy commercials. The first spot, for Peter Paul’s Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, aired in January of 1977 and was produced in ’76. You’ll certainly … Continue reading