This round of golden olden commercials appeared in the mid-seventies. We’ll start off with Pernell Roberts playing Simon Stone in one of his spokes spots for Horizon Coffee. Following that little slice of advertising heaven, let’s enjoy commercials for Purina Cat Chow, Sardo Bath Oil, and Hormel Cure 81 Ham.
PERNELL ROBERTS FOR HORIZON COFFEE (MID-1970S)
General Foods Horizon Coffee commercial featuring actor Pernell Roberts (‘Bonanza,’ ‘Trapper John, M.D.’) as Simon Stone. Spot aired in the mid-1970s (best guess 1974-76).
PURINA CAT CHOW ‘WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT?’ COMMERCIAL (1975)
Purina Cat Chow cat food commercial featuring Tom Jones singing ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ Spot aired November 1975.
SARDO BATH OIL COMMERCIAL (1974)
Sardo Bath Oil Concentrate and Sardoettes commercial. Spot aired March 1974.
HORMEL CURE 81 HAM COMMERCIAL (1974)
Hormel Cure 81 Boneless Ham commercial. Spot aired March 1974.
Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)
More Horizon Coffee & Pernell Roberts: 70s Commercials: Eureka Vacuum, Mazda Wagon, ‘Three Musketeers’ & More (1974-75)
More Purina Cat Chow: 70s Spots: Purina Puppy Chow & Cat Chow (1977)
More Hormel: 70s Spots: Prell, Charmin, Hormel & Sony