70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

1972 is the focus today. Pop that tape in the Betamax and take in commercials for Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac cold capsules, Paper Mate Write Bros. pens (with Gretchen Wyler), and the Caress Body Bar. Feelings of nostalgic warmth are … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s, Orange Plus, Lux, Allerest (1971)

It’s all 1971 today. Have a look at four vintage spots featuring McDonald’s (change back on your dollar!), Birds Eye Orange Plus, Lux liquid (with Sandy Duncan and Christopher Hewett), and Allerest allergy tablets. Have a good weekend and I’ll … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Red, Total Cereal, Sears Shirtdresses, ‘The Rose’ (1979)

It’s a 1979 kinda thing today. Tuck into commercials for Wrigley’s Big Red gum, Total Cereal, some high fashion Sears shirtdresses, and a TV trailer for Bette Midler’s The Rose. Have a relaxing and refreshing weekend and let’s meet back … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pringles Country Style, Buick Riviera, Zenith, Sine-Off (1977-78)

Heading later into the seventies, here’s two commercials from 1977 and two from ’78. Enjoy Roy Clark in a spot for Pringles Country Style Potato Chips, the Buick Riviera S-Type, Zenith TVs (with Pete Rose), and Sine-Off – in the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Banquet Frozen Dinner, Pizza Hut, Super Stamper, Clairol Hot Shave (1976)

1976 is our destination this time around. I’ve got a fancy quartet of advertisements for you from Banquet Frozen Dinner, Pizza Hut, Hasbro’s Incredible Super Stamper, and Clairol’s Hot Shave Capsule. I think you’ll enjoy the trip down Memory Lane. … Continue reading