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
Tag Archives: Toys
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
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
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
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
Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading