70s Commercials: PrestoBurger, International Coffees, Trident Gum, Hidden Valley Ranch (1975-76)

“…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 … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

“Made crunchy to stay crunchy!” I’ve got a fine batch of early Seventies commercials for you this time around. We start with the magnificent Cap’n Crunch and his crewman Dave. Following that, there’s spots for All Detergent, Dawn dishwashing liquid, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dodge Diplomat, Tender Vittles, Walmart, BOnz (1979)

“Test Drive Total Performance.” It’s time to linger in 1979 for a while. Here’s four vintage spots from the year featuring Dodge Diplomat (if that’s a “hidden” camera I’ll eat my hat), Tender Vittles, Walmart, and BOnz dog treats. Let … Continue reading

70s Commercials: RC Cola, Pringles, Zenith Recorder, Glass Plus (1977-78)

“Me and my RC!” Thirsty? The latest batch of vintage views covers 1977 and 1978. You’ll find commercials for RC Cola, A Pringles beach raft offer, Zenith’s cutting-edge Video Recorder, and Glass Plus. Do a barrel roll! RC COLA ‘SKY … Continue reading

70s Commercials: KFC, ‘Flick Your Bic!,’ GE Microwaves, Alberto VO5 (1976)

“Real goodness from Kentucky Fried Chicken!” You can soak up some hearty 1976 vibes in today’s assortment of vintage commercials. We start off with Kentucky Fried Chicken’s “Real Goodness” campaign, move on to a classic “Flick your Bic” spot, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Jell-O Soft Swirl, Rockwell Drill, Tastykake Mascot, Sugar Twin (1972-75)

“Treat your family like company.” Hello, and welcome to a warm August. Let’s dial back the commercial time machine to the years 1972 through 1975. First up, a spot for Jell-O’s Soft Swirl dessert. This one features Denise Nickerson of … Continue reading