“Perfect rice in 5 minutes.”

Let’s get into an early Seventies frame-of-mind with a celebrity-filled set of commercials from 1971 and ’72. Firstly, a spot for Uncle Ben’s Rice (with Ed McMahon).

Following that gem, we have ads for Parkay Margarine (with Gordon Jump), Alka-Seltzer (with The Great Gildersleeve aka Willard Waterman), and Romilar III Cough Syrup (with Betty Boop herself, Mae Questel).

UNCLE BEN’S RICE COMMERCIAL (ED MCMAHON, 1971)

_{Uncle Ben’s Converted Rice, Quick Rice, and assorted varieties commercial starring TV host Ed McMahon. Spot aired October 1971.}

PARKAY MARGARINE COMMERCIAL (GORDON JUMP, 1971)

_{Kraft Parkay Margarine commercial starring actor Gordon Jump (‘WKRP In Cincinnati’). Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired December 1971.}

ALKA-SELTZER COMMERCIAL (‘GREAT GILDERSLEEVE,’ 1972)

_{Alka-Seltzer commercial starring actor Willard Waterman (‘The Great Gildersleeve’). Narration by Eddie Barth. Spot aired November 1972.}

ROMILAR III COUGH SYRUP COMMERCIAL (MAE QUESTEL, 1972)

_{Romilar III Cough Syrup commercial starring Mae Questel (voice of Betty Boop & Olive Oyl). Spot aired February 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Kraft Fudgies, Hefty, Betty Crocker, Scope (1970-71)

More Uncle Ben’s: 70s Commercials: Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Soap, Taster’s Choice, Listerol (1974)

More Ed McMahon: Saturday 70s Spot: Budweiser Half Pint With Ed McMahon (1978)

More Parkay: Sunday 70s Spots: Kraft Parkay Margarine & Spaghetti Meals (1974)

More Gordon Jump: Daily 70s Spot #412: McDonald’s Big Mac Jingle (1974)

More Alka-Seltzer: 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

More Mae Questel: 70s Spots: Scott Towels (Mae Questel) & Elmer’s Glue (1974)