70s Commercials: Inchworm Toy, Reynolds Brown-In-Bag, Haley’s M-O, Gillette Trac II (1972-73)

Apologies for the lack of updates the past two days. I’ve been experiencing a temporary medical thing. It’s not a life threatening situation and I should be fine by Monday. However, it has kept me away from the keyboard. But, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee, Pepto-Bismol, McDonald’s Fries, Baby Peek-A-Boo (1970-72)

Yes, that’s a young Edward Herrmann contemplating a french fry in the above photo. Today, we’re loitering in the early seventies and I’ve got the usual set of dusty but delightful spots for you. Enjoy commercials for Sara Lee chocolate … Continue reading

70s Commercials: JCPenney Stereo, Birds Eye SF Style, Johnson’s Baby Oil, Hasbro Terron (1978)

We’re lingering in 1978 on this fine Friday. In this batch of vintage commercials you’ll find the JCPenney MCS stereo system (“only $600”), Birds Eye San Francisco Style vegetables, Johnson’s Baby Oil, and Hasbro’s Super Joe Commander Terron toy. Enjoy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sherlock Toy, Chuck Wagon, Fortified Oat Flakes, Sears Trash Compactor (1972-74)

This time around on Ancient Advertising Adventures you’ll find an assortment of early seventies commercials. Start off with Romper Room’s Sherlock toy from 1974 and move on to a Chuck Wagon spot with the famed animated wagon from ’73. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

Avon calling! Our selection of Christmas commercials continues with a batch that includes Avon, Pier 1 Imports, General Electric holiday lights, and K-Mart car sound systems. Everyone does their Christmas shopping at the K-Mart Auto Center, right? Grab a new … Continue reading

From The Vault: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)

Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot. (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974) “Marx makes games that everyone can have fun playing.” Marx Games, makers of Magic Shot, TV Tennis, and Skee Whee. Daily 70s Ad #354: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading