70s Commercials: Close-Up, Cinnamon Crunch, Dinty Moore, Gillette Trac II (1970-73)

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“Close-Up is for close ups.”

Let’s rewind back to the start of the decade and roll out a quartet of vintage commercials circa 1970 to 1973. First, we have a spot for Close-Up Toothpaste, followed by Cap’n Crunch’s Cinnamon Crunch Cereal, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, and Gillette Trac II Injector blades. As always, please consume with gusto!

CLOSE-UP TOOTHPASTE ‘ACTORS’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

Close-Up Toothpaste commercial featuring actors rehearsing. Spot aired in 1970.

CINNAMON CRUNCH CEREAL COMMERCIAL (CAP’N CRUNCH, 1971)

Jean LaFoote’s Cinnamon Crunch cereal animated commercial featuring Cap’n Crunch (VO by Daws Butler). Animation by Jay Ward Studios. Spot aired in 1971.

DINTY MOORE BEEF STEW ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1972)

Hormel Dinty Moore Beef Stew animated commercial featuring the Dinty Moore mascot and ‘Pal.’ Spot aired February 1972.

GILLETTE TRAC II TWIN INJECTOR COMMERCIAL (1973)

Gillette Trac II Twin Injector Blades commercial. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: NBC ‘Proud As A Peacock,’ Stouffer’s Stuffed Peppers, United Airlines, Roman Meal (1979)

More Close-Up: Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

More Cap’n Crunch: 70s Commercials: Cinnamon Crunch, Grape-Nuts, Carnation Slender, Allstate (1970-71)

More Dinty Moore: 70s Commercials: Funny Face Drink Mix, Dixie Cups & More (1973)

More Gillette Trac II: Daily 70s Spot: Gillette Trac II Shave Cream (1975)

70s Commercials: NBC ‘Proud As A Peacock,’ Stouffer’s Stuffed Peppers, United Airlines, Roman Meal (1979)

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“The many faces of Drama – this Fall.”

This week, I’ve got a batch of commercials from 1979 for you. You’ll finds spots for NBC (and this one is chock full o’ celebs), Stouffer’s Stuffed Green Peppers, United Airlines “Widebodies,” and Roman Meal Bread. Take a peacock.

NBC ‘PROUD AS A PEACOCK’ PROMO (1979)

NBC TV ‘Drama’ promo featuring the ‘Proud as a Peacock’ jingle and actors; Jack Klugman, Joe Don Baker, Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Gil Gerard, Kate Mulgrew, William Devane, James Garner, Greg Evigan, Robert Conrad, and Michael Landon. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired September 1979.

STOUFFER’S STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS COMMERCIAL (1979)

Stouffer’s Stuffed Green Peppers commercial featuring brothers looking for ‘Mama.’ Spot aired April 1979.

UNITED AIRLINES ‘WIDEBODIES’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

United Airlines commercial featuring ‘widebodies nonstop to California’ and a singing clean-up crew. Spot aired September 1979.

ROMAN MEAL ‘BAKER’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Roman Meal Bread commercial featuring a friendly baker. Spot aired September 1979 (likely produced in ’78).

Previously on 70s Commercials: A&W Root Beer, McDonald’s Fries, Plymouth Duster, Contac (1978)

More NBC: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

More United Airlines: 70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears,’ Chex Mix, Samsonite, United Airlines (1976)

More Roman Meal: 70s Spots: Ore Ida Vegetables & Roman Meal Bread (1976)

70s Commercials: A&W Root Beer, McDonald’s Fries, Plymouth Duster, Contac (1978)

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“A&W Root Beer’s got that frosty mug taste!”

Welcome to June! We’ve got a 1978 theme going for today’s batch of vintage commercials. First up, a spot for A&W Root Beer featuring the “Frosty Mug Taste” jingle. Did you twist your fingers into “mug-holdin’ shape” after viewing this series of ads? I definitely did.

Following that classic, you’ll find spots for McDonald’s French Fries, Plymouth Duster, and Contac cold medicine. It sure sounds like Lloyd Bridges providing the VO for Contac but I’m only 95 percent sure on that. Enjoy!

A&W ROOT BEER ‘FROSTY MUG’ JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1978)

A&W Root Beer commercial featuring the ‘fake mug’ can-hold and a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired March 1978 (possibly produced in ’77).

MCDONALD’S ‘KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR FRIES!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

McDonald’s French Fries commercial featuring a ‘You’re the One’ jingle and fry-snatching shenanigans. Spot aired September 1978.

PLYMOUTH ‘DUSTER IS BACK!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Plymouth Duster car commercial featuring a newscaster. Spot aired October 1978.

CONTAC ‘SUMMER COLD’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Contac cold medicine capsules commercial with a ‘summer cold’ theme. Narrator is likely Lloyd Bridges. Spot aired September 1978.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Frosted Flakes ‘Tony The Tiger,’ Dole Pineapple, Mercury Bobcat, Doan’s Pills (1976-77)

More root beer: 70s Spots: Shasta Root Beer & Sunkist Oranges (1976)

More McDonald’s: 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘The Big Meal’ (1971)

More Plymouth: 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

More Contac: 70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

70s Commercials: Frosted Flakes ‘Tony The Tiger,’ Dole Pineapple, Mercury Bobcat, Doan’s Pills (1976-77)

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“Good morning food that tastes great!”

Hello, Bionic Friends. I hope your long Memorial Day Weekend has been a good one. Here’s some mid-Seventies commercials to assist with the relaxation.

Firstly, we have Tony the Tiger and family in a spot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes. You don’t see Tony’s family often, so I’m going to call this a rare one. Following that, grab a look at commercials for Dole Pineapple, the ’78 Mercury Bobcat (“Love the Bobcat!”), and Doan’s Pills.

KELLOGG’S FROSTED FLAKES ‘TONY THE TIGER & FAMILY’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Animated Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes commercial featuring Tony the Tiger and family. Tony voiced by Thurl Ravenscroft. Spot aired June 1976.

DOLE PINEAPPLE ‘HAWAII PLANTATION’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Dole Chunk Pineapple commercial featuring the Hawaii-based Dole Plantation. Spot aired December 1976.

’78 MERCURY ‘LOVE THAT BOBCAT!’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

1978 model Ford Lincoln-Mercury Bobcat Runabout car commercial featuring the ‘Love that Bobcat!’ theme. Spot aired December 1977.

DOAN’S PILLS COMMERCIAL (1977)

Doan’s Pills commercial featuring Tom the mail carrier and George the storekeeper. Spot aired January 1977 (likely produced a year or two earlier).

Previously on 70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Lipton Noodle Soup, G.I. Joe Helicopter, Revlon (1974-75)

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

More Dole: 70s Spots: Publix Market ‘Hawaiian Luau’ (1977)

More Mercury: 70s Commercials: Hunt’s, Campbell’s, Wildlife Stamps, Mercury Monarch (1974)

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Lipton Noodle Soup, G.I. Joe Helicopter, Revlon (1974-75)

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“Fruit juicy!”

We’ve got a 1974-1975 thing going on this time – with one caveat. Our main attraction is a commercial for Hawaiian Punch. This one aired in ’75, but judging from how young actor Mike “Bobby Brady” Lookinland appears, and the clothes the kids are sporting, I’d say the spot was originally produced around 1969.

Following that sweet 30-second fascination, take a look at spots for Lipton Noodle Soup, the G.I. Joe Adventure Team Helicopter, and Revlon’s Perfect Brow makeup. As always, I hope you enjoy thoroughly.

HAWAIIAN PUNCH COMMERCIAL (1975)

Hawaiian Punch commercial featuring actor Mike Lookinland (‘The Brady Bunch’). Animated mascots Punchy and Oaf voiced by Len Maxwell. Spot aired July 1975 (but was likely produced in ’69 or ’70).

LIPTON NOODLE SOUP COMMERCIAL (1975)

Lipton Noodle Soup commercial featuring a Grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter. Spot aired November 1975.

G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM HELICOPTER COMMERCIAL (1974)

Hasbro G.I. Joe Adventure Team Helicopter toy commercial. Narrator is Phil Tonken. Spot aired circa 1973-75.

REVLON ‘PERFECT BROW’ MAKEUP COMMERCIAL (1974)

Revlon Perfect Brow makeup commercial featuring raised eyebrows. Spot aired March 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

More Hawaiian Punch: 70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

More Lipton Soup: 70s Commercials: Froot Loops, Green Giant, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1976)

More G.I. Joe: 70s Commercials: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)

70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

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“Flavor fit for a queen!”

1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, at least, this theme that ran for a good while. They appeared in the same general time frame as the Imperial commercials featuring Eve Arden.

After that mind-bending special effects masterpiece, take a look at a spot for Libbyland Frozen Dinners. I don’t remember the product, but I adore the commercial. Look at that set they built!

Last, but certainly not least, we’ve got ads for Homelite Chainsaws and Aurora’s Skittle Bowl (with Gene Wood).

IMPERIAL MARGARINE ‘MAGIC CROWN’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Imperial Margarine commercial featuring a baby shower and a famous fanfare & magical crown. Spot aired in late 1972.

LIBBYLAND FROZEN DINNERS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Libby’s Libbyland frozen dinners commercial featuring Safari Supper, Pirate Picnic, Sundown Supper, and Milk Magic. Narration by William Schallert. Spot aired February 1972.

HOMELITE CHAINSAW ‘TIMBER!’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Homelite XL2 Chainsaw commercial featuring an aspiring lumberjack. Spot aired October 1973.

SKITTLE BOWL TOY COMMERCIAL (AURORA, 1973)

Aurora Skittle Bowl toy commercial featuring an old timey competition. The on-camera announcer is Gene Wood. Closing tag by Dan Ingram. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

More Imperial Margarine: 70s Commercials: ‘Brady Bunch’ Promo, Continental Airlines, Imperial Margarine, Excedrin (1973-76)

More Libby: 70s Spots: Libby’s Juice & Chunky Fruits (1974 & ’78)

More Homelite: 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaw ‘Toy’ & Nicholson Tools Cartoon (1971)

More Aurora: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More