Sunday 70s Spots: Richard Mulligan & Gillette (1972)

“It’s one blade better.” A very good Sunday to you. Thanks for joining in for a couple of vintage moments with Gillette. First, we have actor Richard Mulligan (probably best-known for TV’s ‘Soap’) for the Gillette Trac II razor. After … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)

“C’mon hero. Get rid of that wet look.” Happy weekend, Bionic pals! Today, we have two spots for Gillette’s after shampoo hair control product known as “The Dry Look.” Firstly, a commercial from October of 1972 featuring a fellow with … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Jane Curtin & Gillette (1974)

“Turn your face into a kisser!” In our vintage commercials today, we find a pre-Saturday Night Live Jane Curtin in a humorous spot for Gillette Foamy shave cream. After that, another Gillette spot featuring customer testimonials. Both commercials aired in … Continue reading

Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978)

(Click to enlarge.) “The Dry Look pump leaves hair feeling as soft and natural as it looks.” Don’t be a stiff! Anson McWilliams sez so. The Dry Look By Gillette originally appeared in the September, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Telly Savalas For Gillette (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Cut me, baby, and I’ll bend both your edges back.” Hey look, it’s Telly “Kojack” Savalas for Gillette Twinjector. Daily 70s Ad #213: Telly Savalas For Gillette originally appeared in the August, 1975 issue of Popular Science … Continue reading