70s Spots: ’74 Chevy Caprice & Mercury Montego (1973)

“A car that almost drives itself.” A pair of “new for ’74” car commercials today. In the first garage we find the Chevy Caprice Classic. This thing just about drives itself! The spot aired in November of 1973. In the … Continue reading

70s Spots: One-A-Day Vitamins (Jane Curtin) & Haggar Slacks (Willie & Lester) (1976)

“If you know what’s good for you.” We’re back in action after the holiday with two famous Seventies comedians. First, we find Saturday Night Live‘s Jane Curtin in a serious 1976 spot for One-A-Day Vitamins. Second, Willie Tyler and Lester … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving): ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Promo (1977)

“Charlie Brown is cooking up a special treat…” Here’s a short and sweet CBS promo for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving that aired almost 40 years ago to-the-day. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was the 10th Peanuts special to air and first … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving): Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (1979)

“Beats the stuffin’ outta any other!” With the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, it’s time to bring out a few commercials appropriate to the season. Today, enjoy a spot for Mrs. Cubbison’s Dressing and Stuffin’ Mix from November of 1979. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

“Baked only by Nabisco.” We’ll call today’s post: “Snackin’ 77!” First up, Betty Buckley (Eight Is Enough) in a January 1977 commercial for Nabisco Triscuits. After that, Sandy Duncan (Funny Face) in an April ’77 spot for Nabisco Wheat Thins. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Enjoli Perfume & Aqua Velva After Shave (Pete Rose, 1979)

“I can bring home the bacon. Fry it up in a pan.” Today, we have two scented campaigns you’ll likely remember. First, we have a classic commercial for Enjoli Perfume from November of 1979. This series of spots featured a … Continue reading