70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Bell System ‘Data-Phone,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, Taster’s Choice (1970-71)

Rewinding back to the start of the decade, we’ve got a selection of advertising memories for you. Take a loving look at commercials for Bell System’s Data-Phone, Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, and Taster’s Choice coffee (with a somewhat rare onscreen appearance … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Kitten Chow, Bell System, Miller High Life (1976-77)

Commercial time! Continuing through the years, we land on 1976 and ’77. Our four vintage spots today are for Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Purina Kitten Chow, Bell System’s “Lightwave Communication,” and Miller High Life. I hope to have a relaxing weekend … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Curad Bandages, Liquid Gold, FTD Florists, Long Distance (1973)

Rewinding to 1973 today. You’ll find commercials for Curad Bandages, Scott’s Liquid Gold, FTD Florists (with Louis Jourdan), and Long Distance Telephone (with Bill Russell). I hope you enjoy the trip back. CURAD BANDAGES COMMERCIAL (1973) Curad Plastic Bandages commercial … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: Bell AutoMatic TelePhone Secretary (1979)

This wild and wonderful new phone technology features a cassette tape and answers in “your own voice”! Even better, this cutting edge automatic secretary will only set you back an extra $14.40 per month on your bill. Nice. Ad appeared … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mr. Microphone & GTE Phone Mart (1979)

“Hey, good lookin’! We’ll be back to pick you up later!” Today, we take a look at some fancy Seventies technology. First up, RONCO’s Mr. Microphone! This particular spot aired in November of 1979 (and many more times in the … Continue reading