70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

I’m back from a vacation in Britain and ready to lay a batch of 1979-era commercials on you. Feast your eyes on spots for the CBS Thursday night line-up (featuring Buddy Ebsen as Barnaby Jones), Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘The Dry Look,’ Chevy Wagon, Polaroid, Robert Hall Clothing (1973)

Today, we move on to a set of commercials from 1973. These lookers feature Gillette’s The Dry Look hair spray, Chevy’s Caprice station wagon, Polaroid, and Robert Hall children’s clothing. There should be a good memory or two therein. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Celeste Pizza, Wise Potato Chips, Chevy Chevette, Taylor Wines (1978)

“Abbondanza!” Hello, Bionic People. Here’s a hearty batch of vintage seventies commercials that I hope you’ll find enriching. We’ll start things off with Mama Celeste and her “Sicilian Style” frozen pizza. Following that, you’ll enjoy spots for Wise Potato Chips, … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Chevy Camaro (1977)

It’s 1977 and “people who love to drive” will want a new Chevy Camaro. That’s just science. This fine advertisement ran in the January 24, 1977 issue of New York magazine. “Driving gloves are optional.” Previously on Super 70s Ads: … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Girl Scout Cookies, Chevy Trucks, ‘The Visitor,’ Gillette Trac II (1979)

Our batch of seventies commercials today all aired in 1979. You’ll find spots for Girl Scout Cookies, tough Chevy Trucks, a bizarre film The Visitor, and the great George S. Irving for Gillette Trac II. Have a wonderful weekend! GIRL … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Charms Pop, Chevy Nova, Timex (1970-71)

I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy … Continue reading