Harold, they’re at the cookies again!
“Peek Freans are a very serious cookie.”
Peek Freans? I had never heard of such a thing before coming across this commercial. I don’t think we had access to these treats growing up in California in the Seventies.
The spot below aired in February of 1979 and is kind of fun and also a little bit strange. What with the funky name and miniature children and all. Have a look.
Previously on 70s Spots: Downy ‘April Fresh’ (1977)
Can you smell the April Freshness?
“Softens. Freshens. Helps rinse out static cling.”
Here’s another one of those judgemental Downy fabric softener “April Fresh” commercials from 1977. This one aired in June of ’77.
Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ (1977)
Score!
“Bold got the polyester clean as the cotton!”
It’s likely been a while since you struggled to clean your sporty polyester jacket. Here’s Bold detergent to show you how to achieve desirable washing results. The spot aired in June of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Granada ‘In Germany’ (1976)
Granada or Mercedes – you decide!
(Ford commercial, 1976)
“The new Ford Granada came to Germany to match the quiet of its ride with a $20,000 Mercedes-Benz.”
The brave Ford Granada went to Bavaria to compare itself to Mercedes-Benz. According to this commercial from December, 1976 – it survived.
Catch it below.
Previously on 70s Spots: Nature Valley Granola Bars (Moosie Drier, 1976)
Moosie Drier chowing down.
(Nature Valley Granola Bars commercial, 1976)
“Snack…goes granola.”
Let’s make this week a healthy one – with new, Nature Valley Granola Bars. Or rather, new for 1976. Keep your eyes peeled for ’70s child actor Moosie Drier, probably best-known for The Bob Newhart Show, and later, Kids Incorporated. The spot aired in July of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’75 General Motors Compact Cars (1974)
Would you buy a car from a man with an indistinct face?
“There may never be a better time to move to a GM compact.”
On this lazy Sunday, we have another car commercial for you. Here we find General Motors showing off their line of upcoming compact vehicles for 1975; Chevrolet Nova, Pontiac Ventura, Oldsmobile Omega, and Buick Apollo. The spot aired on the last day of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy – ‘Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie’ (1974)