“The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.” The never subtle Dino De Laurentiis released his version of King Kong in December of 1976. I saw it in a movie theater at the age of 10 and enjoyed … Continue reading
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“I don’t like to smell too pretty.” Keeping with a 1970 theme today, we have two good grooming commercials. First up, a spot from June 1970 for Arrid Extra Dry antiperspirant. The spot shows off the hot new feature of … Continue reading
“Fight back with Listerine Antiseptic.” With winter slowly approaching it’s time for Listerine mouthwash and cold tablets. At least, according to these commercials from October of 1970, it is. You’ll love the antiseptic flavor! Listerine Cold Tablets Commercial (1970) Listerine … Continue reading
“Head for the mountains.” Two Busch Beer commercials from June of 1979 for you today. The first spot features a group of telephone linemen and the second, a road work team. The company was definitely going for a “hard-workin’ men … Continue reading
“What a way to fly!” Let’s take a look at the new ’79 models from Ford. First, we have a “Come Fly with Me” commercial for Ford Thunderbird. After that, a spot comparing the Ford Granada to Mercedes-Benz. Both commercials … Continue reading
“Is it too much mint?” Two commercials just right for snacking into November. First, a Life Savers Spearmint Gum spot. After that, a commercial for Kool-Aid starring Moosie Drier (Bob Newhart Show, Kids Incorporated). Both spots aired in September of … Continue reading