TV Time: Levi’s ‘Old Trademark’ (’77)

Levi’s Jeans had a surprisingly good (and psychedelic) series of TV commercials in the 1970s. The one you are about to enjoy below was directed by Robert Abel for the ad agency Foote, Cone & Belding and appeared on televisions … Continue reading →

TV Time: Star Wars Kenner Collection ’78

It’s high time we turned our eyes toward another vintage Star Wars toy commercial. This Kenner spot presented by C3-PO (aka Anthony Daniels) lists a date of 1977 but is actually from 1978 as a rounded line-up of toys weren’t … Continue reading →

TV Time: Joe Namath for Brut

Here’s 30 seconds of pure manly bliss. 70s superstar, NY Jets Quarterback Joe Namath for Brut cologne. Blow-dried locks, beige suit and giant shirt collar all present and accounted for. You know you want to rush out and buy a … Continue reading →

TV Time: Star Wars Droid Factory

Hey Kids! It’s time for another vintage Star Wars toy commercial – this time circa 1979. The Star Wars Droid Factory let kids build a three-legged R2 unit and even create their own droids from scratch. I didn’t have this … Continue reading →

TV Time: Star Wars Extra Large Action!

Here’s a super rare Star Wars Television commercial for your Thursday morning enjoyment. “Kenner’s Star Wars Large Size Action Figures” (sold separately, mind you.) R2-D2, C-3PO, Han Solo and “The Stormtrooper” are featured. If you got one of these steroid-injected … Continue reading →

TV Time: Alpha-Bits and Jackson Hits

Yesterday, we watched in awe as David Cassidy and The Partridge Family shilled for Rice Krispies. Today, we turn our gaze to 1973 and sing along with Micheal Jackson and the Jackson 5 as they extoll the virtues of a … Continue reading →