“Mailgram. Impact of a telegram at a fraction of the cost.” Here’s an old timey spot for Western Union’s fancy schmancy Mailgram messaging service. The commercial aired in May of 1975. Kids today with their texting and internets! In my … Continue reading
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“Once upon a time…” Fairy tale time. Here’s a commercial for the Schick Super II razor system featuring the famed tortoise and hare. The spot aired in November of 1973. Slow and steady wins the…shave. Schick Super II ‘Tortoise & … Continue reading
“Aftershave, after shower…after anything.” With a fresh week underway, we’ll mix things up and cover a wide range of years over the next seven days. To start us off, here’s George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders for Brut cologne. The … Continue reading
“Getting people together.” We’ll finish off 1976 Week with two humorous spots from Boeing. In the first commercial, romantic hideaways are encouraged. In the second, flying to warm, blue waters is encouraged…on a Boeing Jetliner, of course. Boeing Jetliner ‘Romance’ … Continue reading
“The sweet handling Mustang II Cobras!” Today, we have two Ford commercials in the retro showroom. First, a cool burner for the Mustang II Cobra. After that, a fun comparison featuring the Ford Maverick and the Plymouth Volaré. Both spots … Continue reading
“Drunks need booze and I’m all out…” A very wonderful Friday to you, Bionic Crew! Here’s a promo for ABC’s drama series, Family. Somehow, throughout all of these years on the site, I’ve neglected to mention that I had a … Continue reading