70s Commercials: Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone, AMC Concord (1979)

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“Super looks! Super value!”

After last week’s look at 1978 – we move forward now into 1979. This quartet of vintage ads turns the spotlight on Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone’s custom sets (with Joe Frazier), and the 1980 Concord DL. I hope you enjoy the backward glance.

70S STYLE: SEARS MENSWEAR COMMERCIAL (1979)

Sears Menswear commercial featuring shirts and suits on sale. Spot aired September 1979.

ULTRA MAX SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1979)

Ultra Max Shampoo commercial featuring a bouncy jingle. Spot aired April 1979.

BELL TELEPHONE COMMERCIAL (JOE FRAZIER, 1979)

Bell Telephone ‘Genuine Bell’ commercial featuring various telephone designs and boxer Joe Frazier. Spot aired March 1979.

’80 AMC CONCORD DL COMMERCIAL (1979)

1980 model American Motors Concord DL commercial featuring a comparison to the Chevy Citation. Beginning & end narration by Karl Weber. Spot aired November 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Mr. Coffee, Carefree Gum, Kraft Thousand Island, Nabisco Chippers (1978)

More Sears Menswear: 70s Spots: Wembley Ties (1973) & Sears Shirts (Bob Griese, 1974)

More Bell Telephone: Daily 70s Ad: Bell System Telephone ‘Choosey Beginners’ (1978)

More AMC: 70s Commercials: GE FlashCubes, Dristan, Cool Whip, AMC Matador (1970-72)

70s Commercials: Mr. Coffee, Carefree Gum, Kraft Thousand Island, Nabisco Chippers (1978)

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“Thanks for the rebate, Joe!”

It’s high time we had an update here isn’t it? Alright then, let’s fly into 1978 and view vintage commercials for Mr. Coffee (with spokesperson “Joltin'”Joe DiMaggio), Carefree Gum (with “Sir Isaac Newton“), Kraft Thousand Island salad dressing, and Nabisco Chippers crackers.

Don’t tell me you don’t remember Chippers crackers?! (Yeah, I don’t either.)

JOE DIMAGGIO FOR MR. COFFEE (1978)

Mr. Coffee coffee maker commercial featuring spokesperson Joe DiMaggio (New York Yankees) and the Tuesday Bridge Club. Spot aired September 1978.

CAREFREE GUM ‘ISAAC NEWTON’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Care*Free Sugarless Gum commercial featuring ‘Sir Isaac Newton.’ Spot aired September 1978.

KRAFT THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING COMMERCIAL (1978)

Kraft Thousand Island Salad Dressing commercial featuring an ice cream parlor-style ‘fun’ theme. Spot aired February 1978.

NABISCO CHIPPERS CRACKERS COMMERCIAL (1978)

Nabisco Chippers Crackers commercial featuring back-flipping eaters. Spot aired March 1978.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Almond Joy & Mounds, Mercury Zephyr, Mr. Goodwrench, Vicks Sinex (1977)

More Mr. Coffee: Daily 70s Spot: Joe DiMaggio for Mr. Coffee (1975)

More Carefree Gum: Daily 70s Spot: Care*Free Sugarless Gum ‘Ben Franklin’ (Late 70s)

More Kraft dressing: 70s Spots: Kraft Golden Caesar Salad Dressing (1972)

More Nabisco: 70s Spots: Nabisco Lil’ Loaf & Lay’s Potato Chips (1974)

70s Commercials: Almond Joy & Mounds, Mercury Zephyr, Mr. Goodwrench, Vicks Sinex (1977)

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“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.”

Happy December!I hope everyone in the US had a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving and is enjoying the long weekend. Today, we’re stepping off the time machine into 1977 for a collection of advertisements.

First up, a classic Peter Paul sing-a-long candy commercial for Almond Joy and Mounds. Following that, spots for the Mercury Zephyr, GM Parts with mascot Mr. Goodwrench, and Vicks Sinex. While you enjoy those, I’m going to drag out the Christmas lights and start putting those up out around the front porch. Wish me luck.

‘SOMETIMES YOU FEEL LIKE A NUT!’ CANDY COMMERCIAL (MOUNDS & ALMOND JOY, 1977)

Peter Paul Mounds and Almond Joy candy commercial featuring a famous sing-a-long jingle sung by Valerie Simpson. Spot aired in 1977.

’78 MERCURY ZEPHYR Z-7 COMMERCIAL (1977)

Mercury Zephyr Z-7 car commercial featuring the 1978 introductory model. Spot aired December 1977.

GM ‘MR. GOODWRENCH’ JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1977)

General Motors ‘Mr. Goodwrench’ commercial featuring the GM parts jingle. Spot aired December 1977.

VICKS SINEX ‘AMAZING!’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

Vicks Sinex Long-Acting Decongestant Nasal Spray commercial featuring exclamations of amazement. Spot aired December 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, Autumn Margarine, Ship’n Shore Clothing, Jontue (1976)

More Peter Paul candy: 70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

More Mercury: 70s Commercials: Dawn (Bruno Kirby), Armour Ham, Mercury Monarch, Rubbermaid (1974)

More Mr. Goodwrench: Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)

More Vicks: Daily 70s Spot #512: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (1977)

70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, Autumn Margarine, Ship’n Shore Clothing, Jontue (1976)

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“Rich quality protected by the can.”

In this little corner of the internet it’s 1976. And it wouldn’t be 1976 without some vintage commercials featuring Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce (with Gail Strickland, I believe), Autumn Margarine (featuring Lauren Tewes, John Findlater, and Guy Raymond), Ship’n Shore clothing, and Revlon’s Jontue fragrance.

Spray them on and enjoy the scent of ’76 all day long.

CHEF BOYARDEE SPAGHETTI SAUCE COMMERCIAL (1976)

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce With Meat commercial featuring a comparison to Ragu. The actor may be Gail Strickland. Spot aired December 1976.

AUTUMN MARGARINE COMMERCIAL (LAUREN TEWES, 1976)

Autumn 100% Natural Margarine commercial featuring actor Lauren Tewes (‘The Love Boat’), John Findlater (‘Airport’), and Guy Raymond as Mr. Pruitt. Spot aired June 1976.

70S STYLE: SHIP’N SHORE CLOTHING COMMERCIAL (1976)

Ship’n Shore clothing commercial featuring The Broadway department store and a trio of models. Spot aired December 1976.

JONTUE FRAGRANCE BY REVLON COMMERCIAL (1976)

Revlon Jontue Fragrance commercial featuring romantic scenes. Spot aired December 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: RCA ‘TV Directors,’ ‘Showoffs’ Promo, Body Shaper, Excedrin P.M. (1974-75)

More Chef Boyardee: 70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, ABC ‘Still The One,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Hefty Bags (1977)

More Ship’n Shore: Sunday 70s Spots: Farah Slacks & Ship’n Shore Shirts (1975 & ’79)

More Jontue: 70s Commercials: American Airlines, Liquid Drano, Plymouth & Dodge, Jontue (1975)

70s Commercials: RCA ‘TV Directors,’ ‘Showoffs’ Promo, Body Shaper, Excedrin P.M. (1974-75)

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“More TV Directors own RCA.”

Four mid-Seventies commercials lined-up today. We’ll start off with a spot for the RCA XL-100 TV set featuring groovy TV directors from Sonny & Cher, The Merv Griffin Show and more. Following that, we slide into 1975 for the Showoffs game show premiere, The Body Shaper shower head, and Excedrin P.M.

I hope the nostalgia feelies flow freely and furiously.

RCA XL-100 ‘TV DIRECTORS’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

RCA XL-100 television set commercial featuring TV directors Jack Shea (‘The Waltons’), Art Fisher (‘Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour’), Mark Warren (‘Burns & Schreiber Show’), and Dick Carson (‘Merv Griffin Show’). Spot aired January 1974 (likely produced in ’73).

‘SHOWOFFS’ GAME SHOW PREMIERE PROMO (1975)

ABC promo for the premiere episode of the ‘Showoffs’ game show hosted by Bobby Van. Actors Ron Masak and Elaine Joyce are shown. Spot aired June 1975.

THE BODY SHAPER SHOWER HEAD COMMERCIAL (1975)

The Body Shaper shower head by Chicago Specialty Mfg. Co. commercial featuring a woman bathing. Spot aired December 1975.

EXCEDRIN P.M. PAIN RELIEVER COMMERCIAL (1975)

Excedrin P.M. Night Time Pain Reliever commercial. Spot aired October 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Gaines-Burgers, Chrysler LeBaron, Robert Hall Stores (1973)

More RCA: 70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

More ABC TV: 70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

More Excedrin: 70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Gaines-Burgers, Chrysler LeBaron, Robert Hall Stores (1973)

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“It’s delicious and it brings out the flavor of the ice cream.”

Hey, there! It’s been too long since I’ve posted some fresh vintage commercials. (Can vintage ever actually be “fresh”? That’s a discussion for another day I suppose.)

Here’s four spots from 1973 (or thereabouts) that I think you’ll enjoy. First up, a fun one for Cool Whip that takes place in an ice cream parlor. Following that, view spots for Gaines-Burgers dog food, Chrysler’s Imperial LeBaron, and Robert Hall department stores.

COOL WHIP ‘ICE CREAM PARLOR’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Cool Whip Non-Dairy Whipped Topping commercial featuring a ‘New York ice cream parlor’ taste-test. Spot aired in the early-to-mid 1970s (best guess 1973-75.)

GAINES-BURGERS DOG FOOD ‘SAN FRANCISCO’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Gaines-Burgers dog food commercial featuring testimonials in San Francisco. Spot aired September 1973.

’74 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL LEBARON COMMERCIAL (1973)

1974 model Chrysler Imperial LeBaron commercial featuring an eagle. Spot aired October 1973.

70S STYLE: ROBERT HALL STORES ‘SONG’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Virginia-area Robert Hall Village Stores commercial featuring employees singing about the stock. Spot aired circa 1973. End narration by George Coe.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Clairol True Brunette, Weebles Camper, Bisquick (1972)

More Cool Whip: 70s Spots: Ricochet Racers (1976), Cool Whip & More

More Gaines-Burgers: 70s Commercials: Smack It! Board Game, Gaines-Burgers, Revlon Flex, Nestle Hot Cocoa (1975-78)

More Chrysler: 70s Spots: Chrysler Plymouth Cricket (1971)

More Robert Hall stores: 70s Commercials: ‘The Dry Look,’ Chevy Wagon, Polaroid, Robert Hall Clothing (1973)