Every once in a while, I like to get into my time machine and take a look at old commercials to see what life was like way back when. It’s amazing how much these old ads can tell you about that period of time as well as what popular culture was like.

For instance here’s one for Kool-Aid. I believe it is from the 50s. My favorite line in the ad: “You know it’s pure and good. It has the Parents Magazine seal. And it’s so thrifty! . . . Just add Kool-Aid to water with ice, add some sugar, and stir.” Notice how the woman never says exactly how much sugar the package calls for (I believe it’s a cup. YIKES! Could you imagine that today?). Anyway, enjoy.

Here’s another classic for Camel cigarettes. There are so many great lines in this, it’s almost impossible to single them out. “What cigarette do you smoke doctor? Once again the brand named most was Camel.” Classic!

“See how Camels agree with your throat.” Oh yeah, that’s the first thing I think about when smoking a cigarette. Man, my throat feels GREAT!

But the thing that I thought was most interesting was the opening when it says this: “You know, if you were to follow a busy doctor as he makes his daily round of calls . . .” Round of calls? You mean doctors actually came to YOUR house back then? I think it’s amazing how many things have disappeared that used to be the norm: Doctor house calls, the milkman, door-to-door salesmen.

Check this one out.