70s Spots: Norelco Shaver ‘Gotcha!’ (1975)

“Get a shave so close, Norelco dares to match shaves with a blade.” Today, we have another one of the famous “Gotcha” commercials for Norelco shavers. The spot aired in May of 1975. Norelco Shaver ‘Gotcha!’ Commercial, 1975 Previously on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Holiday Inn ‘Surprise!’ (1975)

“The best surprise – is no surprise.” I hope everyone in the US and Canada is enjoying a relaxing, extended Labor day weekend. The following Holiday Inn commercial may help calm your nerves during your time off. The spot aired … Continue reading

70s Spots: Levi’s Action Slacks (1979)

“Perhaps the most comfortable slacks a man can wear.” Here’s a somewhat silly spot for Levi’s Action Slacks featuring the world’s most uncomfortable man. The commercial aired in November of 1979. 70s Fashion: Levi’s Action Slacks Commercial, 1979 Previously on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Peek Freans Cookies (1979)

“Peek Freans are a very serious cookie.” Peek Freans? I had never heard of such a thing before coming across this commercial. I don’t think we had access to these treats growing up in California in the Seventies. The spot … Continue reading

70s Spots: Downy ‘April Fresh’ (1977)

“Softens. Freshens. Helps rinse out static cling.” Here’s another one of those judgemental Downy fabric softener “April Fresh” commercials from 1977. This one aired in June of ’77. Downy ‘April Fresh’ Commercial, 1977 Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ (1977)

“Bold got the polyester clean as the cotton!” It’s likely been a while since you struggled to clean your sporty polyester jacket. Here’s Bold detergent to show you how to achieve desirable washing results. The spot aired in June of … Continue reading