“…The perfection of the 1-minute hamburger…”

Happy October! Let’s get some not-very-scary vintage commercials up for your edification. These spots hail from 1975 and ’76.

First up, it’s actor Danny Wells for PrestoBurger. After that, grab a look at commercials for General Foods International Coffees (with Carol Lawrence), Trident Sugarless Gum, and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.

PRESTOBURGER ‘HAMBURGER LOVER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{PrestoBurger I & II electric hamburger cooker commercial featuring an enthusiastic ‘Hamburger Lover’ (actor Danny Wells). Spot aired December 1976.}

INTERNATIONAL COFFEES CAFE FRANCAIS COMMERCIAL (CAROL LAWRENCE, 1976)

_{General Foods International Coffees Café Francais commercial featuring singer & spokesperson Carol Lawrence. Spot aired March 1976.}

TRIDENT SUGARLESS GUM COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Trident Sugarless Gum commercial featuring Bobby and his go-kart team. Spot aired July 1975.}

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SALAD DRESSING COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix commercial featuring a wife’s confession. Wife played by actor Susan Krebs. Spot aired June 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

More PrestoBurger: 70s Commercials: Presto Burger, Hugabee’s Doll, La Choy, Rain Barrel (1975-76)

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

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

More Hidden Valley: Daily 70s Spot: Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (late 1970s)