70s Commercials: Stick Shifters Toys, Caravelle, Product 19, Twice As Nice (1970-73)

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We’re hanging out in the early seventies for this batch of commercials. Leading off, it’s Hasbro’s Stick Shifters Hatch Backs racers. After that, take in spots for Peter Paul’s Caravelle candy bar, Kellogg’s Product 19 cereal (with ‘Whitey’ Ford), and Twice As Nice shampoo.

STICK SHIFTERS HATCH BACKS TOY COMMERCIAL (1973)

Hasbro Stick Shifters Hatch Backs toy race cars commercial. Spot aired circa 1973.

CARAVELLE CANDY BAR COMMERCIAL (PETER PAUL, EARLY 1970S)

Peter Paul Caravelle candy bar commercial featuring a mix of animation and live-action. Spot aired in the early 1970s.

KELLOGG’S PRODUCT 19 CEREAL COMMERCIAL (‘WHITEY’ FORD, 1971)

Kellogg’s Product 19 cereal commercial starring baseball great Edward Charles ‘Whitey’ Ford (New York Yankees) and son, Eddie. Spot aired July 1971.

TWICE AS NICE SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1970)

Twice As Nice shampoo commercial featuring a split-screen comparison. Spot aired October 1970.

Previously on 70s Spots: Cheetos, Triscuit, Grape-Nuts, Wisk (1979)

More Stick Shifters: 70s Commercials: Hush Puppies, Pontiac Le Mans, Stick Shifters, Lavoris (1973)

More Peter Paul candies: 70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

More Kellogg’s Product 19: 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

70s Commercials: Cheetos, Triscuit, Grape-Nuts, Wisk (1979)

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It’s 1979 and we’re flipping the channels to a fine assortment of commercials. First up, we have the great Jonathan Winters playing multiple roles in a spot for Cheetos. Following that, it’s Triscuit wafers, Grape-Nuts & yogurt, and Wisk “Ring around the collar!” detergent. Have a very good extended weekend!

CHEETOS ‘DUKE OF CHEDDAR’ COMMERCIAL (JONATHAN WINTERS, 1979)

Frito-Lay Cheetos Crunchy & Puffed snacks commercial featuring actor-comedian Jonathan Winters playing the Duke of Cheddar and three additional roles. Narration by Jonathan Winters. Spot aired March 1979 (produced in ’78).

TRISCUIT ‘SINGING’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Nabisco Triscuit wafers commercial featuring a singing couple. Spot aired March 1979.

GRAPE-NUTS & YOGURT COMMERCIAL (1979)

Post Grape-Nuts cereal commercial featuring a suggested pairing with yogurt. Spot aired in 1979.

WISK ‘RING AROUND THE COLLAR!’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Wisk detergent commercial featuring a fairground and a famous tagline. Spot aired April 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Dodge ‘Power Wagons,’ Polaroid, Dean Witter, GM (1977-78)

More Jonathan Winters: 70s Spots: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1978)

More Triscuit: 70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

More Grape-Nuts: 70s Commercials: Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Morton’s Danish, Grape-Nuts, Planters Peanut Butter (1974-75)

More Wisk: 70s Commercials: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ & Wisk ‘Ring Around The Collar!’ (1978)

70s Commercials: Dodge ‘Power Wagons,’ Polaroid, Dean Witter, GM (1977-78)

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1977 and 1978 on display today. Tune in for commercials featuring Dodge Power Wagon pickups, Polaroid One-Step cameras (with Vernee Watson and Barrie Youngfellow), Dean Witter, and General Motors.

’79 DODGE ‘POWER WAGONS’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

1979 model Dodge ‘Power Wagon’ 4-wheel drive pickup trucks commercial. Spot aired November 1978.

POLAROID ONE-STEP CAMERA COMMERCIAL (1978)

Polaroid One-Step camera commercial featuring actors Vernee Watson (‘Welcome Back, Kotter’) and Barrie Youngfellow (‘It’s A Living.’) End narration by James Garner. Spot aired July 1978.

DEAN WITTER ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1977)

Animated Dean Witter investment firm commercial. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired November 1977.

GENERAL MOTORS ‘1980S DESIGN’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

General Motors commercial featuring engineer Fred Porter and vehicle research & design for the 1980s. Spot aired December 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Doritos, Arthur Treacher’s, Wiener Wrap, Cheerios (1976)

More Dodge: 70s Spots: Dodge Pickup Trucks (Catfish Hunter, 1975 & Chuck Connors, 1976)

More Polaroid: 70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)

More General Motors: 70s Spots: ’75 General Motors Compact Cars (1974)

Music For Monday: People’s Choice, ‘Party Is A Groovy Thing’ (1974)

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Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which hit #11 on the Hot 100 in 1975.

“Party Is A Groovy Thing” was written by bandleader Frank Brunson and produced by Gamble and Huff. The vid below captures the band performing on Soul Train, likely circa ’74 (when the single released) or ’75 (when the tune appeared on the Boogie Down U.S.A. LP.) It’s a good one. Hit the clicker.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE, ‘PARTY IS A GROOVY THING’ (‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1974)

Previously on Music for Monday: Devo, ‘Blockhead’ (Live, 1979)

70s Commercials: Doritos, Arthur Treacher’s, Wiener Wrap, Cheerios (1976)

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In the “Better Late Than Never Department” – we have Friday’s set of seventies commercials. This hearty, edible batch keeps a focus on 1976. You’ll find spots for Nacho Cheese Doritos (with long-running representative Avery Schreiber), Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips (with George Dzundza), Pillsbury Wiener Wrap (with Adam Rich & Moosie Drier), and Cheerios.

How about that “free inside” Cheerios Tricky Tracer toy? I had one, and if memory serves, it didn’t quite work as advertised. It was too flimsy to draw a steady line. Oh well, you get what you pay for I suppose. Roll ’em!

DORITOS NACHO CHEESE COMMERCIAL (SCHREIBER, 1976)

Frito-Lay Nacho Cheese Flavor Doritos Brand Tortilla Chips commercial featuring actor Avery Schreiber in a cheese shop. Spot aired December 1976.

ARTHUR TREACHER’S FISH & CHIPS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips commercial featuring actor George Dzundza as the interviewee. Spot aired December 1976.

PILLSBURY WIENER WRAP COMMERCIAL (1976)

Pillsbury Wiener Wrap commercial featuring actors Adam Rich and Moosie Drier as hungry youngsters and the Pillsbury Doughboy (voice by Paul Frees) as himself. Spot aired March 1976 (produced in ’75).

CHEERIOS CEREAL ‘TRICKY TRACER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

General Mills Cheerios cereal commercial featuring a ‘Tricky Tracer’ toy give-away. Spot aired November 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

More Doritos: 70s Commercials: Doritos With Avery Schreiber, Betty Crocker, Pepsi Light, Kraft (1978-79)

More Arthur Treacher’s: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Arthur Treacher’s ‘Santa’ (1979)

More Wiener Wrap: 70s Spots: Pillsbury Wiener Wrap, International Coffees (1976)

More Cheerios: Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #1 (1978)

70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

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It’s a mid-seventies thing this time around with Armour Star Bacon leading off. Following that, we’ve got Neo-Synephrine nasal spray, Nytol, and Automatic Vanish. Let the wild fun unspool!

ARMOUR STAR BACON COMMERCIAL (1974)

Armour Star Bacon commercial featuring an underappreciated mother. Spot aired March 1974.

NEO-SYNEPHRINE SPRAY COMMERCIAL (1974)

Neo-Synephrine nasal spray & drops commercial featuring old photographs. Spot aired March 1974.

NYTOL ‘RESTFUL SLEEP’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

Nytol sleeping aid commercial featuring yawning actors. Narration by Mason Adams. Spot aired November 1975.

AUTOMATIC VANISH COMMERCIAL (1975)

Automatic Vanish commercial featuring a see-through toilet bowl. Spot aired Spring 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

More Armour: 70s Commercials: Canada Dry, Armour Bacon, Anacin, Ford LTD (1971-72)

More Vanish: Saturday 70s Spots: Vanish & Calgon (1974)