Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

“You never know when you’re going to be up close.” Happy Sunday! On-tap today, we’ve got a pair of Close-Up commercials from November 1970. First, you’ll find a swingin’ party packed with beautiful minglers. (Yes, “minglers.” That is now a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)

“Vegas are very happy cars.” A pair of Chevy spots roll into view for today’s Seventies commercials. First, we have a collection of bright yellow ’73 Vegas on display in a fast-moving spot from November of 1972. Afterward, you’ll enjoy … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)

“Listen, ya hockey puck!” Bionic chuckleheads! Time to smile at Don Rickles and Arte Johnson as they help sell Right Guard deodorant. First we have Rickles shouting at the Right Guard president in July of 1974. After that, Laugh-In‘s Arte … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Plymouth Scamp & Gold Duster (1974)

“One of eight great small car buys.” Hello! It’s been a busy week, but I didn’t want to miss posting some classic 70s commercials for you this weekend. Today, we head back to July of 1974 for two Chrysler Plymouth … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Jane Curtin & Gillette (1974)

“Turn your face into a kisser!” In our vintage commercials today, we find a pre-Saturday Night Live Jane Curtin in a humorous spot for Gillette Foamy shave cream. After that, another Gillette spot featuring customer testimonials. Both commercials aired in … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Piels Real Draft Beer (1972)

“The kind of beer you first loved.” Today, we’ve got a pair of nostalgic commercials for Piels Real Draft beer. What the heck is Peils? It’s a German beer originally out of Brooklyn, New York. The two spots below aired … Continue reading