70s Commercials: Blue Bonnet, KFC, Toyota Celica, Polaroid Pronto (1976)

“An improvement over butter and margarine.” Just below, you’ll find a batch of commercials celebrating 50 years since originally airing. Do commercials celebrate anniversaries? Let’s not overthink it! Enjoy spots for Blue Bonnet Spread, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Country Crust, Toyota … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Jell-O, Polaroid With Morgan Freeman, Arrid, VW Bus (1974-77)

“When you’ve got it made – you’ve got it made.” Another batch of tasty Seventies commercials incoming. This quartet originally aired from 1974 to 1977. First up, a spot for Jell-O featuring a “luncheon salad” and narration by Peter Thomas. … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Holidays): JCPenney Christmas, PAM, The Broadway, Kodak Movie Camera (1971-79)

“The more cotton – the better you feel.” Holiday greetings, ‘Disco denizens! With Hanukkah rolling along and Christmas fast-approaching, it’s time for some seasonal Seventies spots. First, a spot for JCPenney featuring some stylish men’s cotton shirts with not-awkward-at-all ties … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘The Dry Look,’ Chevy Wagon, Polaroid, Robert Hall Clothing (1973)

Today, we move on to a set of commercials from 1973. These lookers feature Gillette’s The Dry Look hair spray, Chevy’s Caprice station wagon, Polaroid, and Robert Hall children’s clothing. There should be a good memory or two therein. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dodge ‘Power Wagons,’ Polaroid, Dean Witter, GM (1977-78)

1977 and 1978 on display today. Tune in for commercials featuring Dodge Power Wagon pickups, Polaroid One-Step cameras (with Vernee Watson and Barrie Youngfellow), Dean Witter, and General Motors. ’79 DODGE ‘POWER WAGONS’ COMMERCIAL (1978) 1979 model Dodge ‘Power Wagon’ … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

For today’s batch of commercials let’s stick with the early seventies. From 1972, you’ll find spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats (with an under construction World Trade Center in the background) and Canada Dry Club Soda. From 1973, we have Laurence … Continue reading