Red for you, White for me and Rosé for later....

This ultra-cheezy 1977 commercial for Riuniti wine featuring Susan Lucci as angry sex kitten is a classic gem. The storyline is pretty stupid and quintessentially seventies swank. I think this might even be vintage All My Children footage... well, it COULD be.

The Many sides of Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci shows us that she's got enough layers to her personality to portray the many, many, many lives of her alterego Erica Kane in this 1993 Ford Explorer commercial. She's sporty, she's a mom, she's just like us. Except I would never wear an exercise outfit like that! Not even in 1993... okay, not now.

Say it three times fast -- Zirconium Silicate

Don Adams as Maxwell Smart is outsmarted once again -- this time by a cheeky boy who schools him on the benefits of Zirconium Silicate. This Pepsodent Commercial was aired during Get Smart in 1967. I love how Agent 13 is hiding in the giant toothpaste tube. So silly.

1988 McDonald's Reunion

This 1988 McDonald's spot is a 60s sitcom reunion with plenty of stars soliciting your burger allegiance. Barbara Billingsley and Ken Osmond from Leave it to Beaver , Bob Denver from Gilligan's island, Jed Clampett himself - Buddy Ebsen all join Grandpa Munster, Al Lewis, to sing McDonald's praises of the double cheeseburger combo. Buy it now - it's chock full of star power! 

Bonanza!

I guess the 70s were rough for 60s tv sitcom stars who then found themselves languishing in syndication with nary a work opportunity on the horizon. Then Bonanza Restaurants came calling! Don Knotts and Bob Denver  are featured in this 1970s commercial. I totally loved Bonanza. Especially the giant block of cheese that you could shave off slices from. Sigh...

Klean and Shine! The do-it-all solution!

Does it clean glass? check! Does it clean wood? check! How about greasy grimy gopher guts? uncertain. Regardless, in 1973, Klean & Shine wanted you to believe that it could clean just about anything. They recruited perky everymom Florence Henderson for this retro spot. Love the living room decor - especially that shiny vinyl chair!

Smokey the Bear does drag

This 1973 public service announcement featuring 70s actress Joanna Cassidy warns of the dangers of cigarettes and dry weather. Well, it's really Smokey the Bear masquerading as the sexy redhead to get your attention. The result? Just creepy, not sexy. 

Global Warming circa 1990

Way, way, way back in 1990, the NRDC put out this public service announcement featuring Tom Cruise, Whoopie Goldberg, Demi Moore, Billy Crystal and Warren Beatty discussing the effects of pollution and global warming. Now that the rest of the world is beginning to catch on to the issues we face as a planet, it's nice to know those celebs we all look up to really are ahead of the curve. (At least on this one thing.) Anyways... nothing you don't know here... just scary it's almost 20 years old.

Kathie Lee can sing anything...

It cracks me up that Kathie Lee Gifford has been called upon to sing for her supper hocking everything from high dollar cruise vacations to household cleaning products. In this 1980s Lysol spot, she shows off her singing chops while extolling the virtues of foaming cleansers. All that time on Name that Tune really paid off, eh Kathie?

Kathie Lee's kids made her fat! Just kidding...

This (early 90s?) Ultra Slim Fast commercial featuring Kathie Lee Gifford takes me back to the gabfest days of yore with daily updates of Coty and his eating/pooping/breathing habits. In honor of Ms. Gifford's return to morning tv - I thought I'd post a few of her past advertising endeavors. Enjoy!

Kelly Clarkson is super rock and roll!!

Kelly Clarkson was inspired to travel to India after she drank Vitamin Water? Sounds about right. This kooky commercial almost didn't happen since the company almost dropped the pop star as a spokesperson because she was too fat. Seriously? If that's too fat.... then.... ahem.... I suppose I won't be doing in Vitamin water spots anytime soon. I suppose the fact I'm a nobody might keep it from happening too, ha!

Priceless, indeed.

Brett Favre and his wife Deanne stroll through town doing their best Monday Morning QB impression in this Mastercard spot. I'm sure it's nice to put the shoe on the other foot. It would be priceless if a full tank of gas only cost $22!

The survival of the fittest - Calvin Klein

Brooke Shields famous campaign for Calvin Klein jeans in the early 80s was an iconic advertising morment in time. This 1980 spot is where Brooke explains to everyone the importance of gene selection in human evolution. I'm not sure how genes can be passed on while wearing such tight jeans all the time... doesn't that sterilize you? Maybe it's just the men... anyways, Brooke looks hot and demonstrates that she is VERY BENDY!

Bumbling Chevy is at it again...

Chevy Chase gets his clumsy on in this 2003 AFLAC commercial. He's channeling his inner Gerald Ford knocking over everything in the local grocery store.. and of course that cute AFLAC duck makes an appearance or two.

Get me some of that Candies perfume!

Alyssa Milano has certainly grown all the way up and is showin it all off in this Candie's perfume commercial. The his and hers fragrances will evidently work just about anyone up into a frenzy. I'm pretty sure this spot was banned - although I'm not sure why since it obviously promotes safe sex and the use of condoms.