Here’s a quick TV spot for Kenner’s SSP Smash-Up Derby Set circa early to mid-1970s. I well remember this commercial being in heavy rotation when I was a kid. 35 years later I can still sing along. “Crash, bang, smash … Continue reading
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General Mills introduced Boo Berry cereal in 1972. The “market’s first cereal that tasted like blueberries,” was third in the line of the company’s monster-themed breakfast cereals, the first two being Franken Berry and Count Chocula. Enjoy what seems to … Continue reading
Commercial break time. Here’s one for Head & Shoulders shampoo from the early 1970s featuring two future TV series stars. Watch as wacky roommates Penny Marshall (Laverne & Shirley) and Farrah Fawcett (Charlie’s Angels) lather up the laughs in the … Continue reading
Throughout the 1970s Florence Henderson (of The Brady Bunch) sold us a variety of products. Here’s two mid-70s spots for Klean ‘n Shine featuring Flo. You know the all-purpose product works especially well because they spelled “clean” with a “k”! … Continue reading
Commercial break time. Here’s a TV spot for Star-Kist Tuna featuring Charlie the Tuna and his little yellow buddy. Similar spots ran, and were well-liked, throughout the 1970s. The copyright on this commercial looks like it reads 1972 and YouTube … Continue reading
Time for a cavity-inducing commercial break. Treat yourself to a circa 1973 Super Sugar Crisp cereal commercial. Watch as laid back mascot, Sugar Bear, takes us along for the ride on a “Fly Hi” balloon and a child voice actor … Continue reading