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

70s Spots: Charlie The Tuna, Morris The Cat & More

Mascot Alert! There’s two fine examples of seventies media mascots on display in the latest batch of commercials; Charlie the Tuna and Morris the Cat. And a reminder, there’s almost two thousand 70s spots to be found on the Bionic … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)

“The Eye-opener.” Greetings, ‘Disco dancers. As I’ve posted a hefty selection of commercials from the early Seventies in recent weeks, I thought it would be good to jump forward to later in the decade. With that in mind, here’s a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Polaroid, Kodak, Ford, Bounty (1978)

“Seconds after you shoot – you’ve got it…” Howdy, ‘Disco pardners and welcome to December! Our vintage commercial theme this time around is “The Celebrities of Fall 1978.” With that in mind, we have appearances by Danny Kaye, Michael Landon, … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera Christmas (1973)

“Is there any other way to take pictures?” Another fine Polaroid holiday commercial today. This one aired in November of 1973 and shows off the 400, Colorpack, and Square Shooter 2 Land Cameras. Polaroid Land Cameras Christmas Commercial (1973) Previously … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Polaroid Land Camera (Brenda Vaccaro, 1972)

“The Good Time Camera.” Welcome to December! This month we’re going to roll out the holiday-flavored Seventies commercials on a daily basis. I’m sure we’ll all be joyfully sick of them by the end of the year. To start us … Continue reading