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

“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)

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