Farrah Fawcett and Joe Namath in 1973 Noxzema Shaving Cream Commercial
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the first “viral” Super Bowl ads aired in 1973, when actress Farrah Fawcett appeared alongside New […]
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Betty Crocker Cake Mix Secrets help Husbands Beat Wives
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1949, the listeners of NBC’s The Light of the World heard announcer Stuart Metz reveal some shocking […]
Vintage Photographs of Gevalia Coffee Pot Trucks From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950’s pot-shaped tractors of Gevalia in Gävle, Sweden. This is sort of like the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, […]
“How to Make Father Pop… With Pride!” – An Advert of Arrow Casual Wear in June 1954
This post was originally published on this siteDaddy’s cool, like a salad! How to make Father pop… with pride! Surprise him with some of the […]
Cheese Is Manfood: Two Adverts for Cheese From National Dairy Council in 1970
This post was originally published on this site“Cheese makes a man feel great. So use a little cunning. Serve a man cheese. And win his […]
“Billy Pierce took a shower.. ..then he used Vitalis” – Vitalis Hair Tonic Ad, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteNew greaseless way to keep your hair neat all day After exposure to water, wind or sun, Vitalis […]
“Spot Wobble” Unlines TV Picture – Westinghouse Ad From 1957
This post was originally published on this siteThis is one of those weird artifacts of imaging that is still true on computers today. Applying some […]
Your Man Will Love a Barbecue Bib World’s Largest Necktie
This post was originally published on this siteThe tie that tops all gift neckties and defrosts the most dignified gathering. Made from heavy awning cloth […]
27 Amazing Photos of ’80s Burkhart Billboards in Indiana
This post was originally published on this siteThe first proper billboards were invented in the 1830s by Jared Bell in America. He wanted to advertise […]
18 Wonderful Vintage Ads for Lincoln Zephyr From the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Lincoln-Zephyr is a line of luxury cars that was produced by the Lincoln division of Ford from […]
“WIVES: Look this ad over carefully. Circle the items you want for Christmas.” – Dormeyer
This post was originally published on this siteThis has got to be the most unromantic list of gifts you can give your wife. Where are […]
35 Vintage Posters of Beer Advertising in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this sitePrior to Prohibition, there were thousands of breweries in the United States, mostly brewing heavier beers than modern […]
38 Amazing Vintage Ads for Chevrolet Corvette (C1) From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was […]
In 1983, the Band Cinderella Made a Commercial for Pat’s Chili Dogs So They Could Get on MTV
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1983, the band Cinderella made a commercial for a chili dog restaurant called Pat’s. In 30 seconds […]
He Didn’t Get The Job – Gillette Ad From 1932
This post was originally published on this siteHe didn’t get the job, and she doesn’t have the heart to tell him that the Emmett Kelly […]
A Series of American Tobacco Company’s Bizarre Ads Promoting Lucky Strike Cigarettes From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLucky Strike is an American brand of cigarettes owned by the British American Tobacco group. Individual cigarettes of […]
How to Harness a “Jack-in-the-Box”
This post was originally published on this siteForget the modern safe and secure car child seats. Back in the day, kids were just strapped down […]
Levi’s Flat Eric TV Commercial
This post was originally published on this siteFlat Eric was a yellow puppet character seen in a series of commercials in the UK for Levi’s […]
Poor Marvin, Prince of Pariahs – A Funny Listerine Ad From 1929
This post was originally published on this siteAside from the halitosis, pipe smoking and fleece robe at the beach, there’s bonus creepiness in the title […]
Three Hands Washing Up Liquid
This post was originally published on this siteAdvertisement for Three Hands washing up liquid, featuring a man (David Kelly) with three hands washing dishes at […]
1943 WWII Philco Ad Featuring Hitler by Walt Ditzen
This post was originally published on this siteWWII advertisement for Philco-Corporation from the January 1943 issue of Woman’s Day magazine. Includes copy of a sign […]
The Rector Rotor! For All Your Prostate Needs!
This post was originally published on this siteThis dilator from the 1910s promised to cure “piles, constipation, and prostrate problems.” It was designed to break […]
1990 Nestle Crunch Candy Bar TV Commercial – Russian Nuclear Submarine
This post was originally published on this siteThe commercial aired on May 5, 1990 during the broadcast of “World Figure Skating – Tour of Champions” […]
1953 Chlorodent Ad: “No Halloween Mask Scares Off a Man as Much as Morning Mouth”
This post was originally published on this siteThis Halloween advertisement for Chlorodent toothpaste ran in the October 26, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine: Now Chlorodent […]
Vintage Volkswagen Toddler Safety Ad, ca. 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn those early days, kids weren’t necessarily safe even if they were strapped in while in the car. […]