Remember the jingles and slogans that defined a generation? Journey back to the golden age of advertising with a nostalgic look at iconic commercials from the 1960s and 70s!
From revolutionary cars to cheesy delights, these ads captured the spirit of the times. See how clever marketing shaped consumer culture and left a lasting imprint on our memories.
Rediscover the unforgettable campaigns that made these products household names!
00:00They were the adverts that sold us the 60s and 70s dream, from the decade's most popular cars to supersonic travel.
00:07These photos show some of the most memorable advertisements in the era, for everything from food and drink to disinfectant.
00:14Some of the products being promoted are still big sellers today, while others were very much of their time.
00:20If you were around in the 80s, you remember the Ford Escort, which was the best-selling car of the decade.
00:26But do you remember quick-tried carrot strips, which are probably best forgotten, or the 80-plus drink, which it was claimed would lift your spirits?
00:35People back then were being encouraged to unzip a banana.
00:39The egg chicks were doing a cracking job, and a unique vehicle was doing the rounds promoting outspan oranges from South Africa.
00:47It was also a time when lard was found in most kitchens, vinyl floors were a popular choice for home makeovers,
00:52and billboards still promoted cigarette brands, including capstan and greys.
00:58Keith Cheggman was selling a Stockham's motor oil, the model Patty Boyd was promoting L'Oreal's dot-pearlised shampoo,
01:05and Batman actor Adam West was helping children stay safe on the nation's roads.
01:10While some of the adverts have faded from memory, others are among the most iconic ever created,
01:16like the Guinness Toucan and Schweppes' You-Know-Who tagline.
01:20How many of these adverts and the products they promoted do you remember?
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