Bionic Disco

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Moore

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for the Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu Classic Creations spaghetti sauce, and finish things off with the Reggie Bar (starring Reggie Jackson, of course).

HAWAIIAN PUNCH ‘FRUIT JUICY!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Animated Hawaiian Punch commercial featuring Punchy & Oaf (aka Opie) and a wind-up toy. Spot aired February 1978.}

‘THE NEW CHEVY MONTE CARLO’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{‘New’ (1979 model) Chevrolet Monte Carlo commercial featuring a dramatic song. Spot aired October 1978.}

RAGU ‘NEW’ CLASSIC COMBINATIONS COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Ragu Classic Combinations spaghetti sauce commercial featuring families at dinner. Spot aired October 1978.}

REGGIE CANDY BAR COMMERCIAL (REGGIE JACKSON, 1978)

_{Reggie candy bar commercial starring baseball great Reggie Jackson (New York Yankees). Spot aired October 1978.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Shake ‘N Bake, Cheer, Garanimals & more (1975-79)

More Hawaiian Punch: 70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

More Chevy Monte Carlo: 70s Spots: Chevy Nova Police Cars & Monte Carlo (1977)

More Ragu: Daily 70s Spot: Ragu Spaghetti Sauce (1974)

More candy bars: 70s Spots: Franco-American (1974), Milky Way (1975) & More

70s Commercials: Shake ‘N Bake, Cheer, Garanimals & more (1975-79)

Posted on April 13, 2023 by David Moore

“Better than frying.”

It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert Costanzo and Alix Elias), Garanimals, Ford, and finally, a promo for It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown. I hope you find these sweet, post-Easter treats fulfilling. I sure do.

UNITED AIRLINES ‘ONE CALL’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{United Airlines commercial featuring a ‘one call’ does it all theme. Actor Lyman Ward is the man in the elevator. Spot aired November 1975.}

AVON MOISTURE SECRET COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Avon Moisture Secret cleanser, freshener, and night cream commercial featuring ‘Avon Beauty Editor’ Sunny Griffin. Spot aired Spring 1975.}

CHEER DETERGENT COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{All Temperature Cheer detergent commercial featuring actor Gail Strickland and a famous slogan. Spot aired Spring 1976.}

SHAKE ‘N BAKE COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Shake ‘n Bake coating mix commercial featuring a family with twins. Spot aired June 1976.}

TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Tender Vittles Cat Food commercial featuring actors Robert Costanzo and Alix Elias. Narrator sounds like Joe Sirola. Spot aired April 1977.}

70S FASHION: GARANIMALS COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Garanimals ‘Toddlers to Teens’ clothing commercial featuring mix-and-match articles. Spot aired April 1977.}

FORD ‘SPRING WHEELS EVENT’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Ford commercial featuring a ‘Spring Wheels’ sales event on cars including the Pinto Cruise Wagon. Spot aired in the Alabama region, April 1977.}

‘IT’S THE EASTER BEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN’ PROMO (1979)

_{CBS promo for ‘It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,’ ‘The White Shadow,’ and ‘Lou Grant.’ Spot aired April 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Prell Shampoo, RCA TVs, Anacin, Lipton Soup (1973-4)

More United Airlines: 70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Friendship Service’ (1974)

More Avon: Daily 70s Ad: Avon Calling (1970)

More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)

More Garanimals: 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)

More CBS promos: 70s Spots: CBS Promos – ‘Logan’s Run’ & ‘Rhoda’ (1977)

70s Commercials: Prell Shampoo, RCA TVs, Anacin, Lipton Soup (1973-4)

Posted on April 3, 2023 by David Moore

“For Natural Beauty.”

Welcome to April! In this round of vintage commercials we have spots produced in the 1973 to ’74 range. There’s a sexy, but “natural” ad for Prell Shampoo (exact air-date unknown), followed by RCA XL-100 TV sets, Anacin, and Lipton Soup. Wheel out the projector and enjoy.

PRELL SHAMPOO ‘NATURAL’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

_{Liquid Prell Shampoo commercial featuring a ‘natural’ theme. End narration by Len Gochman. Spot aired in the early-to-mid 1970s.}

RCA TV SET ‘FAMILIES’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{RCA XL-100 Solid State color television set commercial featuring testimonials from various families. Spot aired January 1973 (produced in ’72).}

ANACIN COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Anacin pain reliever commercial featuring a comparison to other aspirins. Spot aired August 1973.}

LIPTON NOODLE SOUP COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Lipton Noodle Soup commercial featuring a young girl and her doll. Spot aired March 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Pernell Roberts For Horizon Coffee, Purina Cat Chow, Sardo, Hormel Ham (1974-75)

More Prell: 70s Spots: Prell, Charmin, Hormel & Sony

More RCA: 70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

More Anacin: Daily 70s Spot #486: Adult Strength Anacin (1975)

More Lipton: 70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Carnation Breakfast (1972)

70s Commercials: Pernell Roberts For Horizon Coffee, Purina Cat Chow, Sardo, Hormel Ham (1974-75)

Posted on March 22, 2023 by David Moore

This round of golden olden commercials appeared in the mid-seventies. We’ll start off with Pernell Roberts playing Simon Stone in one of his spokes spots for Horizon Coffee. Following that little slice of advertising heaven, let’s enjoy commercials for Purina Cat Chow, Sardo Bath Oil, and Hormel Cure 81 Ham.

PERNELL ROBERTS FOR HORIZON COFFEE (MID-1970S)

_{General Foods Horizon Coffee commercial featuring actor Pernell Roberts (‘Bonanza,’ ‘Trapper John, M.D.’) as Simon Stone. Spot aired in the mid-1970s (best guess 1974-76).}

PURINA CAT CHOW ‘WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT?’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Purina Cat Chow cat food commercial featuring Tom Jones singing ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ Spot aired November 1975.}

SARDO BATH OIL COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Sardo Bath Oil Concentrate and Sardoettes commercial. Spot aired March 1974.}

HORMEL CURE 81 HAM COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Hormel Cure 81 Boneless Ham commercial. Spot aired March 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

More Horizon Coffee & Pernell Roberts: 70s Commercials: Eureka Vacuum, Mazda Wagon, ‘Three Musketeers’ & More (1974-75)

More Purina Cat Chow: 70s Spots: Purina Puppy Chow & Cat Chow (1977)

More Hormel: 70s Spots: Prell, Charmin, Hormel & Sony

70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

Posted on March 15, 2023 by David Moore

I’m back from a vacation in Britain and ready to lay a batch of 1979-era commercials on you. Feast your eyes on spots for the CBS Thursday night line-up (featuring Buddy Ebsen as Barnaby Jones), Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin (with Reva Rose), and Right Guard (with Kene Holliday). Can you feel the eighties approaching in these vintage 30-second marvels?

‘WALTONS’/’HAWAII 5-0’/’BARNABY JONES’ PROMO (1979)

_{CBS Thursday evening line-up promo featuring ‘The Waltons,’ Hawaii Five-0,’ and ‘Barnaby Jones.’ Spot aired November 1979.}

‘FIRST CHEVY OF THE ’80S’ COMMERCIAL (CITATION, 1979)

_{Chevrolet commercial featuring a 1980 model Citation towing a boat. Spot aired April 1979.}

SUGAR TWIN COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Sugar Twin sugar substitute commercial featuring a couple (including actor Reva Rose) at the breakfast table. Spot aired March 1979.}

RIGHT GUARD ’12 ANGRY JURORS’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Right Guard deodorant commercial featuring a jury room and a spoof on the movie ’12 Angry Men.’ The first juror appears to be Kene Holliday (‘Carter Country,’ ‘Matlock’). Spot aired February 1979 (produced in ’78).}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Air Devils, Jack Webb, Life Savers, Tyco & More! (1972-78)

More CBS TV: 70s Spots: CBS Promos – ‘Logan’s Run’ & ‘Rhoda’ (1977)

More Chevrolet: Classic 70s Ads: Sammy Johns, “Chevy Van” (1975)

More Right Guard: Daily 70s Spot #379: John Amos For Right Guard (1971)

70s Commercials: Air Devils, Jack Webb, Life Savers, Tyco & More! (1972-78)

Posted on March 1, 2023 by David Moore

Here’s another double-batch of super seventies commercials. This time around the years span 1972 to ’78. In the first batch you’ll find spots for Hasbro Air Devils, Max-Pax coffee (with Hattie Winston & Lisle Wilson), First National Travelers Checks (with Jack Webb), and Pepto-Bismol.

After those lovelies, take in spots for Lipton tea, Life Savers WintOGreen mints, Norelco, and Tyco Nite-Glow racers.

AIR DEVILS TOY COMMERCIAL (HASBRO, 1972)