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)