Daily 70s Spot: Friskies Buffet commercial (1974)

A very good Saturday to you. I’m going to try something half-crazy here at the ‘Disco and I hope you’ll have an achingly good time coming along for the ride. For the entirety of 2013, my plan is to post … Continue reading

70s Spots (International): Jean’s West & Cherry Blossom

This time around on 70s Spots we feature some nifty 70s-era TV commercials from outside of the United States. Whether or not you’re familiar with the products on offer – the ads are fun and bring back memories of the … Continue reading

70s Spots: Life Savers Candies

Time for a commercial break – from out of the past! You didn’t see that one coming did you? Well, buckle your…computer chair belts…for today on 70s Spots we feature a double dose of Life Savers. The first spot you’ll … Continue reading

70s Spots: Christmas commercials; Norelco, Coca-Cola, Burger King

Ready to bask in some warm advertising memories? Here’s three holiday-themed television commercials from the 1970s for you to snuggle. First up, we have the famed Norleco Santa riding the shaver spot. Following that, we have a cola classic, “I’d … Continue reading

70s Spots: Rolo Candies

Here’s a pair of 1970s-era TV spots for Rolo candies. In the first commercial you’ll enjoy a team of dancing Rolos and a delightfully ‘chewy’ sing-a-long song. I hadn’t seen this ad in something like 35 years but I remembered … Continue reading

70s Spots: Right Guard, ‘Hi, Guy!’

Here’s a pair of spots for a Right Guard deodorant campaign that ran throughout the 1970s. Famed on-camera and voice over actor Chuck McCann (Far Out Space Nuts) and his annoying but lovable “Hi, Guy,” uh, guy. The first spot … Continue reading