Nov 10, 2020 - Explore Linda Whitcomb's board "1960's & 70's All those Commercials & Jingles! See more ideas about tv commercials, memories, old commercials. Kelloggs Fruit Loops TV Commercial . 3. It’s got to be over 25 years old by now, and it’s still in perfect condition. I decided it’s time to start taking a little trip down memory road and bring back some things I remember from my childhood. For great art and culture delivered to your door, visit our shop. I’m horrified watching it now. Why Madge became such a TV legend is beyond me. Penn Hills Resort Commercial 1978 . These retro ’80s commercials let me do that whole idealized-past through nostalgia thing, and that’s fine by me. If you enjoy what we do and want to help us move away from relying on ads, you can make a contribution. Hasbro - Playskool - Mr Potato Head - My Potato - Vintage Commercial - 1970s Vintage Hasbro Romper Room . Hi C TV Commercial 1978 . This one makes me warm and fuzzy inside every single time I hear the song. Tootsie Roll – “Whatever It Is I Think I See Becomes A Tootsie Roll To Me”. See more ideas about old commercials, tv commercials, childhood memories. 0:35. The Mean Joe Green Coke commercial, the “Calgon, take me away!”, the “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature” commercial. I'm thinking of you" - Pablo Iglesias Maurer, Gorgeous photographs of Blondie's lead singer by Brian Arts. 2. This is a list of memorable Seventies commercials. “Some Hotshot”. TIMELINE 10 January 1971 - Members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) carried out an early form of 'punishment attack' by tarring and feathering four men who were accused of criminal activities in, Julie Newmar was Catgirl. Matt LeBlanc - Heinz Before Friends, Matt starred in a number of commercials for Cherry 7Up, KFC, … She’s a manicurist who criticizes the hands of every one of her customers, shaming them. I love them for their simplicity; a stark contrast to today’s “irony” laden sensory explosions. This one also ran for many years– and still makes reappearances now and then. Then, to add insult to injury, she tells them their fingers are soaking in dishwashing liquid. It’s even used in our lexicon today, though the commercials aren’t nearly as popular. 1978 Wickes Furniture Commercial . just Rosie and her paper towels. I remember singing the complete, revised song in grade school around 4th grade or so. Steve Vistaunet's photgraphs of cassette spine designs take us back to pressing 'play' and 'record' on to make compilation mixes. Growing up in the ’80s, television was a part of childhood, a way to unwind with the family after days filled with school and homework. It always kind of bothered me that the owl ate that kid’s Tootsie Pop. Jim Henson, 20 at the time, created spokespuppets Wilkins and Wontkins to push the product. Here are the 18 greatest radio and TV commercial jingles of all time. My Top 10 Classic 1970’s Commercials 1. And less." Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States. And yet there it is. 1978 Kenner Hardy Boys Action Figures . Everyone has their favorites, but some Super Bowl commercials stand the test of time better than others. 7. Commercials were so damn simple back then. 6. I wonder why it never bothered me that the kid was stark naked. ), but the song has never left my brain. 1970s Kids Commercials (Toys, Dolls, Games) Commercials from the early 70's of toys and games for children. 1970s And ’80s Commercial Catchphrases That Are Still Stuck In Our Heads. That moment when the customer realizes the “ancient Chinese secret” is BS, and it’s just a lousy box of Calgon. Charmin . I haven’t eaten the stuff in years (the though sickens me– I ate enough of it as a kid, and frankly I never liked it then! I used to always feel so sorry for the Trix Rabbit. 1 (approx 75 min) ... Dumont T.V. I definitely remember making fun of the line, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Even if you were too young to Launched in 1973, Miller Lite was the first of the so-called light beers. “Ring around the collar! HTML-code: Copy. Foster Grant Commercial 1978 . Tweet Share on Facebook. Television commercials often turn to classic rock and oldies songs as soundtracks for their pitch to make people of targeted demographics pay attention to their products. Jul 26, 2019 - Explore Gina Greenhill's board "70s Commercials" on Pinterest. voiced by Darla Hood in TV commercials Chiffon Margarine: Mother Nature: 1970s–1980s: best known for catchphrase "It's Not Nice To Fool Mother Nature!" 0:14. 3 McDonald's There is probably not one person on Earth who has not heard of McDonald’s, let alone the thousands of commercials … Don’t stick anything in your ears. and just ad one more for the road…. Oh wow. Little Friskies Commercial 1978 . As I grow ever nearer to my 40th birthday (less than a month away!) I always tried to get them to go down stairs but for some reason I never could do it successfully. Ring around the collar!’ Over and over again the housewife is taunted by animals and inanimate objects proclaiming her failure as a homemaker. Spotters: Kadrey, Lefty Limbo, BoingBoing, In 1971, the Troubles in Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland were in full cry. To start, I have assembled my Top 10 most memorable 1970’s commercials. Who would’ve thought this commercial would gain such momentum? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I remember this Jordache jeans commercial. Not only was the repressed homemaker doing something naughty by squeezing the Charmin (oh, so forbidden and illicit), but they also appeared to be a the point of climax before Mr. Whipple interrupted the ecstasy. Jul 26, 2015 - Explore Ashley the Wonderful's board "1970's Commercials", followed by 180 people on Pinterest. Next to me was the lunch meat, and a ton of Oscar Mayer Bologna. YouTube. Both commercials had enormous lasting power (running well over 10 years each), and both were extremely effective because their messages were clear, clever and simple. The “movie trailer guy” (LaFontaine) narrates this gem with the same gusto as he did the blaxploitation previews. See more ideas about my childhood memories, childhood memories, old commercials. Chicago-based Tootsie Roll gets two entries in my Top 10 list. I think I went through at least 5 Slinkies in my lifetime. Three!”  As a bonus, I’m including the FULL version, where the boy asks a cow and a fox in addition to the turtle and the owl. And you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. It even had a resurgence when they found the original Mikey (who did not die from a mixture of pop rocks and Coke, as was greatly rumored) and brought him back for an update of the commercial in the 1980’s. This one had major lasting power, running well into the 1980’s and possibly even the early 1990’s. I know the whole “plop plop fizz fizz” thing started in the sixties; however, it was the seventies where it latched onto the public consciousness with horrifying alacrity. ( Log Out /  I was just singing this to myself at the grocery store at the other day, when I was standing in a VERY long line waiting to be checked out. 16 Apr 2019 3 308 801; Share Video. VIDEOS GALLERIES. Is that expensive Starbucks “Mountain Grown”? Chicago-based Tootsie Roll gets two... 2. Mrs Butterworth Commercial 1978 . Ring around the collar! What classic 1970’s list would be complete without this commercial? Oscar Mayer – “My Bologna Has A First Name”. TV Commercials 1970 - 1975 by Billy 'Mad Man' Ingram In Hollywood, Billy Ingram spent 15 years working in marketing & advertising for the entertainment industry. So it definitely belongs here! Tootsie Roll – “Whatever It Is I Think I See Becomes A Tootsie Roll To Me”. Want to come with me on the journey? Another one that ran for YEARS, this one probably was viewed by me and my sister more times than any other. Please consider becoming a patron with a recurring monthly subscription of your choosing. So simplistic: a picky eater starts chowing down, while the older kids stare aghast. Classic TV Commercials 1978. Calgon Water Softener – “ Ancient Chinese Secret “. They quickly built a strong following by using humor in their ads with durable phrases like, "Tastes Great, Less Filling." It’s considered one of the greatest TV commercials of all-time. Done. Thank God Wisk will save her from her husband’s disappointment (or wrath). If it has left yours, see how quickly you’ll recall it by clicking below. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out /  Miller Lite "Everything you ever wanted in a beer. Stroh's Beer TV Commercial 1978 . We don't want to rely on ads to bring you the best of visual culture. How could we have all stood by and have let that happen? Not just a java ad but one of the first Muppet commercials. The Hilltop Singers with their hippie mantra spoke to the Boomers, I guess. One of Eggo’s most memorable commercials features a well-quaffed young boy who is presenting a toaster during Invention Day at school. OK, I know that by today’s standards this commercial is … At the cusp of mega-fame photographs of the Rolling Stones in their respective homes by Danish photographer Bent Rej. Be anything but an architect" - Kurt Vonnegut. Change ), Name: Rick A SHARE. I remember KNOWING that Christmas was coming as soon as I heard this song play. Oddly enough, I STILL have the last Slinky I ever bought. The Norelco electric razor commercials may not be as memorable, but they were plenty effective back in the day. Calgon Water Softener – “Ancient Chinese Secret“. Daily Dosage Subscribe Unsubscribe 921. A Fun Waste Of Champagne. This song is one of those that hurtles me back 35 years or so and plants me in front of the TV watching “Bozo’s Circus” or “Ray Rayner” on WGN Channel 9.