“41 out of 50 rated Monarch’s performance superior…” Did you know that in a test of “handling and driving-comfort” Mercury Monarch beats a Mercedes? Well, now you do. The spot below aired in May of 1975. Like me, you’ll recognize … Continue reading
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“It’s as easy to use as water…” The following product always makes me think of Ronald Reagan, who famously-claimed he didn’t use hair dye. Did he, perhaps, use Grecian Formula 16 instead? The spot below aired in January of 1975 … Continue reading
“How many ways can you use your credit card?” Greetings, and Happy Friday! Here’s a spot for American Express featuring testimonials from New Yorkers. The commercial aired in March of 1974. American Express ‘NYC’ Commercial, 1974 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading
“You get a real good feeling inside.” Here’s a Hardee’s commercial where a two-for-the-price-of-one steak sandwich deal is on offer. The spot aired in April of 1974. Hardee’s Steak Sandwich Commercial, 1974 Previously on 70s Spots: Persona Double II Razor … Continue reading
“It’s two blades better.” Last time on 70s Spots, we featured a Dr. Grabow pipe ad with Erin Gray. This time around, it seemed only appropriate to feature a commercial with Gray’s Buck Rogers in the 25th Century co-star, Gil … Continue reading
“My men are so smart.” Erin Gray, the soon-to-be co-star of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, is the spokesperson in this spot for Dr. Grabow pipes. The commercial aired in December of 1979. Now, put that in your pipe … Continue reading