Tag: 1970s commercials
Remember the Fruit of the Loom Lady?
A lot of us remember Fruit of the Loom commercials because they were just plain fun, but this one has…
Whoop-dee-doo for my Subaru Midas Ad
I recognized Midas right away, but the lady driving the Subaru is another familiar part of this commercial. That’s Loretta…
I Can’t Believe I Ate That Whole Thing!
“I can’t believe I ate that whole thing!” became one of those commercial lines everyone seemed to repeat, even if…
We’re Having Beefaroni !!
How many of you remember hearing “Hooray for Beefaroni” and suddenly wanting a bowl? This 1970s commercial turns a simple…
The Owl Who Taught Us Not to Litter
“Give a hoot, don’t pollute!” Those six words made Woodsy Owl one of the most memorable public-service characters of the…
Professionally Speaking, Meet the Ajax Man
We just told you about Madge the Manicurist. How about our favorite, or possibly only, professional dishwasher? Actor Eugene Roche…
Madge and the Palmolive Soak
Madge worked at the fictional Salon East Beauty Parlor, where nearly every manicure ended with the same surprise. After listening…
Don’t Squeeze the Charmin Fun Facts
Beginning in 1964, shoppers were repeatedly warned, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin!” The commercials followed grocery store manager Mr. Whipple…
Hey, Kool-Aid!
Two thirsty kids call for Kool-Aid, and suddenly a giant smiling pitcher comes charging through the park barrier to save…
O.J. Simpson and the Hertz Airport Dash
In the 1970s, O.J. Simpson became one of the most recognizable pitchmen on television thanks to his Hertz commercials. The…