70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

“Flavor fit for a queen!” 1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

“America’s favorite compact.” Rolling the years back to the start of the Seventies, we have commercials from 1970 and ’71 displayed. Feast your eyes on spots for Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer (one of the rare instances where I’m re-posting a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

“Big Bubbles. No Troubles.” Four classic commercials from 1979 are on display today. In the starting position, we have a spot for Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (with Don Collier and Dub Taylor). Following that, there’s spots for Oscar Mayer Wieners, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger Chef ‘Star Wars’ Meals, Kitty Litter, Fritos, Weber BBQ (1977-78)

“Collect all seven!” Here’s a nifty collection of mid-to-late Seventies commercials. From 1978, we have a Burger Chef Star Wars Fun Meals spot and one featuring an animated Kitty Litter mascot (possibly voiced by Pat Harrington). From ’77, there’s spots … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chevy ‘Better Way’ Song, RCA TVs, 4-Way Nasal Spray, Bell Potato Chips (1973-76)

“Building a better way to see the USA.” More Seventies memories today with a quartet of commercials featuring Chevrolet’s ’74 models, RCA televisions (with Ian Wolfe and William Christopher), an animated 4-Way Nasal Spray spot, and Bell Potato Chips (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Vicks Nyquil, Miss Clairol, Mrs. Paul’s, Dubonnet (1970-72)

“You got a cold tonight? Put Nyquil to work.” Back to the Seventies now with a pair of commercials from 1970 and two from ’72. Hit the clickers to view spots for Vicks Nyquil (with Louise Lasser and Bill Fiore), … Continue reading