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70s Commercials: Skinny Dip (Sandy Duncan), Wisk, Vicks, Beautyrest (1970-73)

Posted on January 8, 2023 by David Moore

Here’s a set of commercials from the early years of the seventies. In chronological order, 1970 through 1973, we have Wisk (“Ring around the collar!”), Skinny Dip Cologne (with Sandy Duncan & Lyman Ward), Vicks Formula 44 (with Conard Fowkes), and Beautyrest (with Lydia Bruce). Enjoy!

WISK ‘AROUND THE COLLAR’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Wisk concentrated liquid detergent commercial featuring the famed ‘Ring Around the Collar’ theme. Spot aired in 1970.}

SKINNY DIP COLOGNE COMMERCIAL (SANDY DUNCAN, 1971)

_{Skinny Dip Cologne commercial featuring actors Sandy Duncan and Lyman Ward. Spot aired April 1971.}

VICKS FORMULA 44 COUGH MIXTURE COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Vicks Formula 44 Cough Mixture commercial. The actor appears to be Conard Fowkes. Spot aired November 1972.}

BEAUTYREST ‘CURVES’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Beautyrest Mattress commercial featuring a ‘curves’ on ‘coils’ demonstration. The spokesperson appears to be Lydia Bruce. Spot aired October 1973.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: (Holidays): ‘Christmas Fun’ With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79)

More Wisk: 70s Spots: Wisk, ‘Ring Around The Collar!’ (1971)

More Sandy Duncan: 70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

More Vicks: Daily 70s Spot #512: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (1977)

More Beautyrest: 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

70s Commercials (Holidays): ‘Christmas Fun’ With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79)

Posted on December 31, 2022 by David Moore

Happy last day of 2022 – and here’s to a splendid 2023! This set of Christmas-themed commercials ran between 1971 and 1979. First up, it’s Kraft with a minute and a half of holiday table eats and treats. Following that, we have Coca-Cola with a memorable jingle, Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, and Oil of Olay.

I hope you have a wonderful night and I’ll see you in the new year.

KRAFT ‘CHRISTMAS FUN’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Kraft Christmas commercial featuring; glazed ham with Kraft Mustard & Orange Marmalade, yam soufflé with Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows, and Kraft Fruit Salad with Catalina French Dressing. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired December 1973.}

COCA-COLA ‘CHRISTMAS JINGLE’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Iconic Coca-Cola Christmas-themed commercial featuring the ‘I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing’ jingle. Spot aired December 1971.}

PILLSBURY CHRISTMAS COOKIES COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Pillsbury Christmas Sugar Cookies commercial featuring the Pillsbury Dough Boy (VO by Paul Frees). Spot aired December 1979.}

OIL OF OLAY CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Oil of Olay commercial featuring a Christmas around the world theme. Spot aired December 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: ’77 Ford Granada, RinseNVac, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, Tums (1976)

More Kraft: 70s Spots: Hamilton Beach ‘Crock Watcher’ (1976) & Kraft Margarine (1977)

More Coca-Cola: 70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

More Pillsbury: Daily 70s Spot: Poppin’ Fresh Pillsbury Doughboy Commercial (1972)

70s Commercials: ’77 Ford Granada, RinseNVac, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, Tums (1976)

Posted on December 18, 2022 by David Moore

Let’s get another batch of fine vintage commercials up on the site. All four of the following are from 1976. You’ll enjoy spots for the 1977 Ford Granada, RinseNVac carpet cleaner, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, and Tums (with Hamilton Camp). Roll ’em!

’77 FORD GRANADA ‘DRIVE-IN’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{1977 model Ford Granada commercial featuring a drive-in movie theater. Spot aired December 1976.}

RINSENVAC CARPET CLEANER COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{RinseNVac carpet cleaner commercial featuring a couple and their shag rug. Spot aired March 1976.}

BREAST O’CHICKEN TUNA COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Breast O’Chicken Tuna commercial featuring Family Day at the park. Spot aired Spring 1976.}

TUMS ‘FOOTBALL PLAYER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Tums commercial featuring a large football player. The spokesperson is actor Hamilton Camp. Spot aired January 1976 (likely produced in ’75). *Please click the “Watch on YouTube” link to view. NFL is claiming ownership of this spot (which isn’t correct), but, hey, whaddyagonnado?*

Previously on 70s Commercials: Drano, Hardee’s Looney Tunes Glasses, Revlon, Endust (1974-75)

More Ford Granada: 70s Commercials: Chicken Of The Sea, Betty Crocker, Ford Granada (1975)

More Tums: Daily 70s Spot #465: Tums ‘Mother Tums Loading Dock’ (1976)

70s Commercials: Drano, Hardee’s Looney Tunes Glasses, Revlon, Endust (1974-75)

Posted on December 11, 2022 by David Moore

Time to get caught up with some “only in the seventies” commercials. First up, two spots from 1975; Drano Instant Plunger and Hardee’s with a Looney Tunes tumblers offer. Following that, a pair from 1974; Revlon Colorsilk (with Lauren Hutton) and Endust (with Holland Taylor).

DRANO INSTANT PLUNGER COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Drano Instant Plunger commercial featuring a handy demonstration. Spot aired November 1975.}

HARDEE’S LOONEY TUNES GLASSES COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Hardee’s restaurant commercial featuring a Looney Tunes drinking glasses offer. Lucy Lee Flippin portrays the teller. Spot aired in 1975.}

REVLON COLORSILK COMMERCIAL (LAUREN HUTTON, 1974)

_{Revlon Colorsilk hair color commercial featuring actor-model Lauren Hutton. Spot aired March 1974.}

ENDUST ‘GARAGE SALE’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Endust furniture cleaner commercial featuring actor Holland Taylor. Spot aired October 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Kraft Holiday Meals, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Armour Ham (1971-72)

More Drano: 70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

More Hardee’s: 70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)

More Lauren Hutton: ‘Viva Knievel!’ Movie Trailer (1977)

More Holland Taylor: 70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

70s Commercials: Kraft Holiday Meals, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Armour Ham (1971-72)

Posted on November 27, 2022 by David Moore

I hope those of you in the US had a good Thanksgiving. I certainly did. Our vegetarian t’rkey and all the trimmings went down a treat. Speaking of treats – here’s a collection of food-related commercials as we make our way through the festive season.

Firstly, two 1971 spots from Kraft featuring a variety of party snack products. Some of this will appeal, some of it…well, it won’t. Have a look.

Following Kraft, take in spots for Lipton Cup-a-Soup and Armour Golden Star Ham. See you next time.

KRAFT ‘HOLIDAY CHEESE PARTY’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Kraft commercial featuring holiday party food suggestions made with Cheez Whiz, Teez Dip, Whipped Cream Cheese, and Squeez-A-Snak . Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired November 1971.}

KRAFT ‘HOLIDAY MIRACLE WHIP MOLD’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Kraft commercial featuring a Cranberry Crimson Mold made with Miracle Whip. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired November 1971.}

LIPTON ‘INSTANT’ CUP-A-SOUP COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Lipton Cup-a-Soup commercial featuring ‘Instant’ Chicken Noodle, Onion, Tomato, Beef Noodle, and Pea Soup varieties. Spot aired September 1972.}

ARMOUR ‘FILET OF HAM’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Armour Golden Star Ham commercial. Spot aired November 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Screamin’ Demons, Dubonnet, Bayer Aspirin, Ryder Rentals (1972-73)

More Kraft holidays: 70s Commercials: Kraft Christmas Treats, Geritol, Jaclyn Smith For Max Factor, Dutch Masters (Xmas 1972-73)

More Lipton: 70s Commercials: Froot Loops, Green Giant, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1976)

More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)

70s Commercials: Screamin’ Demons, Dubonnet, Bayer Aspirin, Ryder Rentals (1972-73)

Posted on November 21, 2022 by David Moore

OK, time for another uplifting collection of early seventies commercials. Circa ’72, you’ll find spots for Hasbro’s Screamin’ Demons motorcycle race set and Dubonnet’s “French Wench.” From ’73, you can eye spots for Bayer Aspirin and Ryder Rentals. Have a grand minute or two of nostalgic bliss!

SCREAMIN’ DEMONS ‘DARE-DEVIL CHALLENGE’ TOY COMMERCIAL (1972)