70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

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“Flavor fit for a queen!”

1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, at least, this theme that ran for a good while. They appeared in the same general time frame as the Imperial commercials featuring Eve Arden.

After that mind-bending special effects masterpiece, take a look at a spot for Libbyland Frozen Dinners. I don’t remember the product, but I adore the commercial. Look at that set they built!

Last, but certainly not least, we’ve got ads for Homelite Chainsaws and Aurora’s Skittle Bowl (with Gene Wood).

IMPERIAL MARGARINE ‘MAGIC CROWN’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Imperial Margarine commercial featuring a baby shower and a famous fanfare & magical crown. Spot aired in late 1972.

LIBBYLAND FROZEN DINNERS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Libby’s Libbyland frozen dinners commercial featuring Safari Supper, Pirate Picnic, Sundown Supper, and Milk Magic. Narration by William Schallert. Spot aired February 1972.

HOMELITE CHAINSAW ‘TIMBER!’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Homelite XL2 Chainsaw commercial featuring an aspiring lumberjack. Spot aired October 1973.

SKITTLE BOWL TOY COMMERCIAL (AURORA, 1973)

Aurora Skittle Bowl toy commercial featuring an old timey competition. The on-camera announcer is Gene Wood. Closing tag by Dan Ingram. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

More Imperial Margarine: 70s Commercials: ‘Brady Bunch’ Promo, Continental Airlines, Imperial Margarine, Excedrin (1973-76)

More Libby: 70s Spots: Libby’s Juice & Chunky Fruits (1974 & ’78)

More Homelite: 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaw ‘Toy’ & Nicholson Tools Cartoon (1971)

More Aurora: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More

70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

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“America’s favorite compact.”

Rolling the years back to the start of the Seventies, we have commercials from 1970 and ’71 displayed. Feast your eyes on spots for Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer (one of the rare instances where I’m re-posting a better quality version of something), Lysol Disinfectant, and Maxim Coffee. As always, I hope you enjoy this classic advertising gold.

FORD MAVERICK COMMERCIAL (1971)

1972 model Ford Maverick 2-door, 4-door, and Grabber commercial featuring a variety of actors (the third is Vernee Watson-Johnson) and a ‘master cylinder’ question. Spot aired October 1971.

OLYMPIA BEER COMMERCIAL (BETTER VERSION, 1971)

Olympia Beer commercial with a focus on Tumwater, Washington and breweries. Spot aired January 1971 (likely produced in 1970). This is a bit better version than the one I posted about seven years ago.

LYSOL FOAMING SPRAY COMMERCIAL (1970)

Lysol Disinfectant Basin, Tub, and Tile cleaner commercial featuring a foaming spray product. Spot aired in 1970.

MAXIM FREEZE-DRIED COFFEE COMMERCIAL (1970)

Maxim Freeze-Fried Coffee commercial featuring a field of ground coffee. Spot aired April 1970.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

More Ford Maverick: 70s Spots: ’75 Ford Pinto, Maverick & Granada, Flair, GE (1974)

More Olympia Beer: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer, Mercury Monarch, Panasonic TV (1970-76)

More Maxim: Daily 70s Spot: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ Commercial (1976)

70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

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“Big Bubbles. No Troubles.”

Four classic commercials from 1979 are on display today. In the starting position, we have a spot for Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (with Don Collier and Dub Taylor). Following that, there’s spots for Oscar Mayer Wieners, the Maytag Repairman (with Jesse White), and AMF sporting goods. Have a lovely trip down Memory Lane.

HUBBA BUBBA BUBBLE GUM COMMERCIAL (1979)

Wrigley’s Hubba Bubba bubble gum commercial featuring an Old West theme. Actors are Don Collier as ‘The Gumfighter’ and Dub Taylor as ‘The Geezer.’ Spot aired September 1979.

OSCAR MAYER WIENERS ‘HOT DIGGITY!’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1979)

Oscar Mayer Wieners commercial featuring a take on the ‘Hot Diggity’ song. Spot aired April 1979.

MAYTAG REPAIRMAN COMMERCIAL (JESSE WHITE, 1979)

Maytag commercial featuring Ol’ Lonely, the Maytag Repairman (Jesse White). Spot aired April 1979.

AMF SPORTING GOODS ‘GET OUT FROM UNDER’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Animated AMF sporting goods commercial featuring a ‘Get Out From Under’ song and Ben Hogan golf equipment, Head tennis gear, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles & golf carts. Spot aired November 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Burger Chef ‘Star Wars’ Meals, Kitty Litter, Fritos, Weber BBQ (1977-78)

More bubble gum: 70s Spots: Increda Bubble Gum & Colgate Fluorigard (1978)

More Oscar Mayer: 70s Spots: Oscar Mayer Wieners & Bacon (1977)

More AMF: 70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

70s Commercials: Burger Chef ‘Star Wars’ Meals, Kitty Litter, Fritos, Weber BBQ (1977-78)

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“Collect all seven!”

Here’s a nifty collection of mid-to-late Seventies commercials. From 1978, we have a Burger Chef Star Wars Fun Meals spot and one featuring an animated Kitty Litter mascot (possibly voiced by Pat Harrington). From ’77, there’s spots for Fritos Corn Chips and the Weber BBQ.

I didn’t have access to the Burger Chef chain growing up on the West Coast. Looks like I missed out on some quality Star Wars merch there. I know someone out there still has their Fun Meal toys after all these years. Nice one, kid!

BURGER CHEF ‘STAR WARS FUN MEALS’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Burger Chef commercial featuring ‘Star Wars’ Fun Meals. Spot aired September 1978.

KITTY LITTER ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1978)

Animated Kitty Litter cat box filler commercial featuring a cat mascot. The voice actor may be Pat Harrington. Spot aired September 1978.

FRITOS CORN CHIPS COMMERCIAL (1977)

Frito-Lay Fritos Corn Chips commercial featuring a family at the beach. Spot aired in 1977 (produced in ’76).

WEBER BBQ KETTLE COMMERCIAL (1977)

Weber BBQ Kettle commercial featuring a reading of a will. Spot aired April 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Chevy ‘Better Way’ Song, RCA TVs, 4-Way Nasal Spray, Bell Potato Chips (1973-76)

More Burger Chef: 70s Spots: Burger Chef (James Cromwell, 1977)

More Fritos: 70s Spots: Fritos Corn Chips & C&H Sugar (1976)

70s Commercials: Chevy ‘Better Way’ Song, RCA TVs, 4-Way Nasal Spray, Bell Potato Chips (1973-76)

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“Building a better way to see the USA.”

More Seventies memories today with a quartet of commercials featuring Chevrolet’s ’74 models, RCA televisions (with Ian Wolfe and William Christopher), an animated 4-Way Nasal Spray spot, and Bell Potato Chips (with Bob Minor).

Bell was a California-based product. I remember those distinct gold bags from growing up in the decade, but your mileage may vary. Roll ’em!

’74 CHEVROLET ‘BETTER WAY’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1973)

Chevrolet car commercial featuring an uplifting song and various models for 1974. Narration by Alexander Scourby. Spot aired October 1973.

RCA TVS ’50TH ANNIVERSARY’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

RCA XL-100 televisions commercial featuring a couple’s 50th anniversary gathering. Actors include Ian Wolfe (as the husband) and William Christopher (‘M*A*S*H’) as a party guest. Narrator sounds like Len Gochman. Spot aired January 1974 (likely produced in ’73).

4-WAY NASAL SPRAY ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1975)

Animated 4-Way Nasal Spray commercial featuring ‘An interview with a nose.’ Spot aired November 1975.

BELL POTATO CHIPS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Bell Natural Style Potato Chips & Dip Chips commercial featuring ringing bells and an old fashioned fair grounds. Bob Minor plays the strong man. Spot aired December 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Vicks Nyquil, Miss Clairol, Mrs. Paul’s, Dubonnet (1970-72)

More Chevrolet: Rad Ads: Chevrolet ‘Camper’s Pickup’ (1970)

More RCA: Daily 70s Spot #405: RCA Solid State TV (1972)

More 4-Way: 70s Commercials: Weebles Haunted House, Kool-Aid, Buick Electra, 4-Way Nasal Spray (1976-77)

70s Commercials: Vicks Nyquil, Miss Clairol, Mrs. Paul’s, Dubonnet (1970-72)

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“You got a cold tonight? Put Nyquil to work.”

Back to the Seventies now with a pair of commercials from 1970 and two from ’72. Hit the clickers to view spots for Vicks Nyquil (with Louise Lasser and Bill Fiore), Miss Clairol, Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks, and Dubonnet (with Janice Pennington).

VICKS NYQUIL COMMERCIAL (LOUISE LASSER, 1970)

Vicks Nyquil Nighttime Colds Medicine commercial featuring actors Louise Lasser and Bill Fiore. Narrator is likely Lloyd Nolan. Spot aired in 1970.

MISS CLAIROL ‘DOES SHE…OR DOESN’T SHE?’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

Miss Clairol hair color commercial featuring a famous tagline and groovy song. Spot aired May 1970.

MRS. PAUL’S FISH STICKS & FILLETS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Mrs. Paul’s commercial for Fish Sticks and Fish Fillets. Narrator may be Len Gochman. Spot aired October 1972.

DUBONNET ‘SOMETHING UNEXPECTED’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Dubonnet red wine aperitif commercial featuring a ‘little old lady’ theme. The actor in white appears to be Janice Pennington. Spot aired May 1972.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Premiere, Glad Bags, Mercury Zephyr Wagons, Efferdent (1977-78)

More Vicks Nyquil: 70s Commercials: Dream Whip, NyQuil, Ken-L-Ration, Coffee Rich (1973-74)

More Clairol: 70s Spots: Clairol ‘Hair So New’ (Animated, 1972)

More Mrs. Paul’s: 70s Spots: Mrs. Paul’s Fish Sticks (1976) & Benihana Restaurant (1979)

More Dunbonnet: 70s Spots: Farrah Fawcett & Tom Selleck For Dubonnet & More (1972)