“The name on the world’s finest blades.” A pair of Wilkinson Sword razor blades commercials today from 1974. The first features actor Max Gail who would go on to find fame playing Detective Wojciehowicz on Barney Miller the following year. … Continue reading
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“Wow! I could have had a V-8!” Two commercials now from November 1978 for V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice. This well-known slogan ran and ran and I’m sure you remember it well. ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Commercial (1978) V-8 Cocktail … Continue reading
“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!” Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976. The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. … Continue reading
“A doll you can cuddle up to.” A pair of Coleco toy doll and stroller commercials from 1977 today. First, the Suzy Homemaker doll and her stroller. After that, the Rock ‘n Roll Stroller with its very own music box … Continue reading
“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.” A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy. Schweppes ‘Tastemaker’ Commercial (1975) … Continue reading
“Talking to a trash bag?” Here’s two spots featuring comedian Jonathan Winters in his long-running stint as spokesperson for Hefty trash bags. Both commercials aired in November of 1978. Being a big fan of Winters, I always enjoyed when one … Continue reading