Daily 70s Spot #481, 482: Sears Paint – Paul Revere & Teddy Roosevelt (1971)

“For great American homes…like yours.” On this spring Sunday, we wrap-up 1971 week with two spots for Sears Best Exterior Latex Paint. First we get a look at Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Second, a peek at Teddy Roosevelt’s Long Island … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe (1978)

“Get the feel of a winner.” How could you lose with a sportshoe that cool?! Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously on Rad Ads: The ’78 Ford Bronco … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Sears & Woolite (1979)

“Sears – Where America shops.” Happy Sunday! We’ve got a pair of commercials on-tap in the ‘Disco today featuring a little late-70s fashion. First, a testimonial for Sears’ Junior Bazaar (produced in 1978, aired in January ’79). After that, a … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Winner’ Converse Shoes For Sears (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Converse makes ’em, but Sears gives ’em soul.” It’s a “soul” pun. See what they did there? Daily 70s Ad #211: ‘The Winner’ Converse Shoes For Sears originally appeared in the August, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires (1971)

“The tires that stayed stronger, longer.” Alrighty, driving fans, time to wheel out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring the fiberglass-belted, Dynaglass tire. Spot aired in April of 1971. Daily 70s Spot #313: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires Commercial, … Continue reading