70s Holiday Commercials: Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta & Angels Xmas Trees, ‘Jack Frost’ Special (1976-79)

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“Just slice, shape, and bake.”

A very fine Christmas Eve, and hearty holiday greetings to all Bionic Friends! Let’s take in a batch of freshly-baked December commercials from 1976 and ’79. You’ll find vintage spots for Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta Christmas trees (with Alan Hamel), Angels Christmas trees, and a promo for Christmas specials starring Jack Frost, Bob Hope, and Dean Martin. Enjoy the night!

PILLSBURY SUGAR COOKIES CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Pillsbury Sugar Cookies commercial featuring the Doughboy mascot (Paul Frees) and a ‘free Holiday Crafts Booklet.’ The ‘mother’ may be actor Nada Rowand. Spot aired December 1976.

ALPHA BETA CHRISTMAS TREES COMMERCIAL (ALAN HAMEL, 1976)

Southern California Alpha Beta markets Christmas trees commercial featuring actor-spokesperson Alan Hamel. Spot aired December 1976.

ANGELS ‘MR. CHRISTMAS’ QUICK-SHAPE TREES COMMERCIAL (1976)

Southern California Angels stores commercial featuring Mr. Christmas ‘Quick-Shape’ artificial Christmas trees. The actor in the helmet is Charles C. Welch (the Pepperidge Farm delivery man.) Spot aired December 1976.

‘JACK FROST’/’BOB HOPE’/’DEAN MARTIN’ CHRISTMAS SPECIALS PROMO (1979)

NBC promo featuring; ‘Jack Frost,’ ‘Bob Hope Christmas Special,’ and ‘Dean Martin’s Christmas In California.’ Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired December 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Noxzema (Cheryl Tiegs), Betty Crocker Frosting, Cool Whip, Zest (1975-76)

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

More NBC promos: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

70s Commercials: Noxzema (Cheryl Tiegs), Betty Crocker Frosting, Cool Whip, Zest (1975-76)

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Hello, Bionic Friends. Apologies for the lack of updates these past three weeks. After successfully avoiding the dreaded Covid for nearly four years – I caught the dang thing and have been out of service for the past couple of weeks. I’m slowly normalizing (and thankfully had all my shots & boosters, etc. beforehand) and hope to get the site back on track within the next few days. Thanks for sticking in there and checking in.

With that out of the way, here’s a new batch of vintage commercials. These feature supermodel Cheryl Tiegs for Noxzema, as well as freshly unearthed spots for Betty Crocker Frosting, Cool Whip, and Zest. I hope you enjoy.

NOXZEMA COMMERCIAL (CHERYL TIEGS, 1975)

Noxzema skin cream commercial featuring supermodel Cheryl Tiegs. Spot aired July 1975.

BETTY CROCKER FROSTING JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1976)

Betty Crocker ready-to-spread Frosting commercial featuring a birthday gathering for Grandma. Spot aired December 1976.

COOL WHIP ‘NEW IMPROVED’ COMMERCIAL (MID-1970S)

Birds Eye Cool Whip commercial featuring a new improved topping. Narration by Ralph Bell. Spot aired in the mid-1970s.

ZEST ‘ROUGHING IT’ COMMERCIAL (MID-1970S)

Deodorant Zest commercial featuring a couple ‘roughing it’ in a forest cabin. The male actor is John Beck. Spot aired in the mid-1970s.

Previously on 70s Commercials: (Thanksgiving): Kraft Cream Cheese Treats, Armour Turkey, Hormel Ham, Reynolds Wrap (1971-78)

More Noxzema: 70s Spots: Noxzema ‘Cream Your Face’ (1972)

More Cheryl Tiegs: 70s Spots: Clairol (Cheryl Tiegs) & Eveready (Robert Conrad) (1978)

More Betty Crocker: Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake (1974)

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

More Zest: 70s Commercials: Quaker Oatmeal, Talkabout Toy, Cracker Barrel, Zest (1970-71)

70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Kraft Cream Cheese Treats, Armour Turkey, Hormel Ham, Reynolds Wrap (1971-78)

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“A few ideas for the holiday season ahead.”

A very good Thanksgiving holiday to you all. I hope your day will be relaxing and filled with good cheer. Let’s celebrate the season with some fall-based vintage commercials spanning a wide range of the Seventies.

First up, a classic Kraft spot featuring treats made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cracker Barrel Cheddar, and Parkay. Following that, spots for Armour Golden Star Turkey (with Mark Slade), Hormel Cure 81 Ham, and Reynolds Wrap. Enjoy!

KRAFT HOLIDAYS: CREAM CHEESE TREATS COMMERCIAL (THANKSGIVING, 1971)

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese & Cracker Barrel ‘Holiday Season’ commercial featuring a party cheeseball, praline cheesecake, and chocolate Philly fudge. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired November 1971.

ARMOUR GOLDEN STAR TURKEY COMMERCIAL (THANKSGIVING, 1973)

Armour Golden Star Turkey commercial featuring the ol’ dandelion butter test. Actor Mark Slade plays the father. Spot aired November 1973.

HORMEL CURE 81 HAM COMMERCIAL (1976)

Hormel Cure 81 Boneless Ham commercial featuring a dependability theme. Spot aired March 1976.

REYNOLDS WRAP ‘THANKSGIVING AT GRANDMA’S’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil commercial featuring a visit to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving. Spot aired November 1978.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

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

More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

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

More Reynolds Wrap: 70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Reynolds Wrap, Armour Turkey, Carvel Ice Cream Cakes, Kenmore Microwave (1972, 1978)

70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

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“We take our kids seriously.”

Alrighty, it’s time to get all the way back to the Seventies. Here’s a selection of vintage commercials from approximately 1970 to 1974. We start off with a nifty ABC promo for their “Funshine Saturday” TV line-up. This one brings back fond memories of age seven or so. You may find some warm fuzzies therein yourself.

Following that, soak up spots for Green Giant Corn Niblets, Philco Ford TV sets (with James Harder), and Vanquish pain formula.

‘FUNSHINE SATURDAY’ MORNING PROMO (ABC, 1974)

ABC ‘Funshine Saturday’ promo featuring the cartoons; ‘Hong Kong Phooey,’ ‘The New Adventures Of Gilligan,’ ‘Devlin,’ and ‘These Are The Days.’ Also shown; ‘Korg, 70,000 B.C.,’ the ‘After School Special’ ‘Rookie Of The Year’ starring Jodie Foster, Marlo Thomas’ ‘Free To Be…You And Me,’ and David Hartman’s ‘Birth And Babies.’ Narrator sounds like Harold Gould. Spot aired in 1974.

GREEN GIANT ANIMATED CORN COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Animated Green Giant Niblet Corn with Butter Sauce commercial featuring Fred’s Fix-It Shop. Narration by William Schallert. Fred possibly voiced by Paul Frees. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1970-71).

PHILCO TV SETS COMMERCIAL (JAMES HARDER, EARLY 1970S)

Philco Ford television sets ‘Factory Authorized Sale’ commercial starring actor James Harder. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1970-71).

VANQUISH FOR HEADACHES COMMERCIAL (1973)

Vanquish extra-strength pain formula commercial with a two-fingered salute theme. Narration by Joe Sirola. Spot aired in 1973.

Previous Commercials: Sixties Week: Bold, Lancers, Dial Deodorant, Pontiac Commercials (1968-69)

More Saturday morning cartoons: Funshine Friday: ‘Saturday Morning Sneak Peek’ (ABC, 1973)

More Green Giant: 70s Spots: Green Giant & Pfeiffer Salad Dressing (1979)

More Philco: 70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)

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

Sixties Week: Bold, Lancers, Dial Deodorant, Pontiac Commercials (1968-69)

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“Red!”

Sixties week continues (and ends for now). I’ll likely post additional 60s era spots every four to six weeks. We’ll see how it goes, but that sounds about right.

Today, grab a look at commercials for Bold Detergent (with the fabulous Jo Anne Worley), Lancers Rosé wine, Dial Deodorant, and Pontiac “dent-proof” bumpers.

BOLD DETERGENT ‘RED!’ COMMERCIAL (JO ANNE WORLEY, 1968)

Bold Detergent commercial featuring actor-comedian Jo Anne Worley (‘Laugh-In’). Spot aired circa 1968.

LANCERS ROSÉ WINE COMMERCIAL (1968)

Lancers Rosé Wine commercial featuring a ‘very special day.’ Spot aired June 1968.

DIAL DEODORANT COMMERCIAL (1969)

Dial Family Deodorant spray and roll-on commercial featuring groovy action graphics. Spot aired circa 1969.

PONTIAC ‘DENT-PROOF BUMPERS’ COMMERCIAL (1969)

Pontiac ‘dent-proof’ bumpers commercial featuring a baseball bat wielding spokesperson. Spot aired circa 1969.

Previously on Sixties Week: Libby’s Sloppy Joes, Chevy, Pizza Spins, Raid (1966-69)

More Bold: 70s Spots: Bold Detergent ‘Polyester’ (1977)

More Lancers: 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

More Dial: 70s Spots: Right Guard (Parker Stevenson, 1971) & Dial Antiperspirant (1974)

More Pontiac: Daily 70s Ad : Pontiac Safari Wagon (1978)

Sixties Week: Libby’s Sloppy Joes, Chevy, Pizza Spins, Raid Commercials (1966-69)

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“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.”

SIXTIES Week: Wow! Something new going down here at the ‘Disco. Well, actually something even older than usual, I guess. We’re focused on 1960s TV advertising this week.

In the first installment of what will be come a semi-regular feature; we get ’60s things rolling with groovy spots for Libby’s Sloppy Joes, ’68 Chevys (with Frankie Randall & Jennie Smith), General Mills Pizza Spins, and Raid (with voice overs by Paul Frees, Mel Blanc, and Dick Tufeld).

LIBBY’S SLOPPY JOES COMMERCIAL (1966)

Libby’s canned Sloppy Joes commercial featuring dancing teens. Spot aired in 1966.

’68 CHEVY ‘EXPLO!’ COMMERCIAL (1967)

Chevrolet ’68 ‘V8s’ commercial featuring singers Frankie Randall & Jennie Smith. Spot aired in 1967.

PIZZA SPINS COMMERCIAL (1968)

General Mills Pizza Spins commercial featuring a sci fi theme. Spot aired August 1968.

RAID ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1969)

Johnson Wax animated Raid Flying Insect Killer commercial featuring a Bela Lugosi-esque insect (Paul Frees) and insect trainee (Mel Blanc). Narration by Dick Tufeld. Spot aired in 1969.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Sammy Davis Jr. For Alka-Seltzer, ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ Hershey’s Hot Cocoa, Chrysler LeBaron (1978)

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

More Chevy: 70s Commercials: Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel (1971), ’74 Chevy Monte Carlo & More

More Raid: 70s Spots: Hartz Pet Collar & Raid Yard Guard (1971)