70s Spots: Sweet April Doll (Remco, 1973) & Baby Needs You Doll (Mego, 1977)

“Push the button she sheds a tear.” Today, we’re playing with dolls. First, we’re taking Remco’s Sweet April for a walk in October of 1973. Second, it’s time to remember that Mego’s Baby Needs You in 1977. Sweet April Doll … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schmidt’s Beer (David Brenner) & Tuborg Gold (1979)

“Ignore fancy labels.” Here’s a pair of frosty ale commercials from late in the decade. The first, features Schmidt’s Beer and comedian David Brenner. It aired in November of 1979. The second spot, for Tuborg Gold, aired in August ’79. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dannon Yogurt (1976 & ’78)

“It’s the right thing to eat.” Two portions of Dannon Yogurt on the table today. The first commercial aired in April of 1976 and features a variety of Dannon consumers. The second spot aired in November of 1978 and shows … Continue reading

70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

“The blast with taste.” Two mildly humorous medicinal commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for Alka-Seltzer featuring a regretful fellow in a deli. Second, a sleepy slouch wakes up with a shot of “Binaca Blast” … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mercury Cougar Line-Up (Farrah Fawcett) & Lincoln Continental (1977)

“New action for the Cat Set.” A pair of Ford commercials driving in. In the first spot, from March 1977, Farrah Fawcett shows us the new Mercury Cougar line-up while cavorting with wild animals. The second spot aired in April … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Frank Bonner, Mid-1970s)

“The better grease getter.” Two mid-70s commercials for Dawn dishwashing liquid in the kitchen today. My best guess is these spots aired sometime between 1974-76. The first, features actor Frank Bonner, soon to portray Herb Tarlek on WKRP in Cincinnati. … Continue reading