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

Posted on October 29, 2023 by David Moore

“Plop, plop! Fizz, fizz! Oh what a relief it is.”

Here’s a fine collection of commercials from 1978. First up, one of the best spots I’ve had the pleasure to post: Sammy Davis, Jr. for Alka-Seltzer. It doesn’t get more gloriously Seventies than this.

Following that classic, and in honor of the upcoming evening, a CBS promo for It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Lastly, spots for Hershey’s Hot Cocoa Mix and Chrysler LeBaron. Enjoy the trip to ’78.

SAMMY DAVIS, JR. FOR ALKA-SELTZER (1978)

_{Alka-Seltzer commercial starring singer-actor Sammy Davis, Jr.. Spot aired September 1978.}

‘IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN’ PROMO (1978)

_{CBS TV promo for ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ featuring the Peanuts gang. Spot aired October 1978.}

HERSHEY’S HOT COCOA MIX COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Hershey’s Hot Cocoa Mix commercial featuring a family ‘Snow Day.’ Spot aired February 1978.}

’79 CHRYSLER LEBARON SONG COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{1979 model Chrysler LeBaron car commercial featuring a ‘life-style’ jingle. Spot aired October 1978.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cheetos, Shake ‘N Bake, Polaroid, Revlon (1973-76)

More Alka-Seltzer: 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

More Sammy Davis, Jr.: 70s Spots: GE Radio (Sammy Davis Jr.) & Brut (Hank Aaron) (1973)

More Peanuts: Funshine Friday: ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

More Chrysler LeBaron: Daily 70s Spot: Chrysler LeBaron (1978)

70s Commercials: Cheetos, Shake ‘N Bake, Polaroid, Revlon (1973-76)

Posted on October 22, 2023 by David Moore

“The cheese that goes crunch!”

Here’s a quartet of ancient wonders I think you’ll enjoy. Encompassing the years 1973 to ’76, you’ll find; Cheetos (with animated mascots Cheezan and Cheesy), Shake ‘n Bake (with John Braden as Pete the Butcher), the Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera (with VO by Laurence Olivier), and Revlon’s Young Blush Creme Powder.

CHEETOS ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Animated Frito-Lay Chee-tos brand cheese-flavored puffs commercial featuring Cheezan of the Jungle and his monkey pal Cheesy. Cheezan may be voiced by Allen Swift. Spot aired December 1976.}

SHAKE ‘N BAKE ‘PETE THE BUTCHER’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Shake ‘n Bake commercial featuring spokesperson-mascot Pete the Butcher (John Braden). Spot aired June 1975.}

POLAROID SX-70 CAMERA COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera commercial featuring a father, son, and family dogs. Narration by Laurence Olivier. Spot aired November 1974.}

REVLON YOUNG BLUSH CREME POWDER COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Revlon Young Blush Creme Powder cheek color makeup commercial. Spot aired November 1973.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

More Cheetos: 70s Commercials: Cheetos, Triscuit, Grape-Nuts, Wisk (1979)

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

More Polaroid: 70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon ‘Moon Drops’ Lipstick (1973) & Everynight Shampoo (1974)

70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

Posted on October 18, 2023 by David Moore

“If you have time for instant coffee – you have time for Quaker Instant Oatmeal.”

The newest batch of old commercials spans 1970 to ’73. Our star is Quaker Instant Oatmeal from ’72, but I’ll post them out by consecutive years.

You’ll also enjoy ads for Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin (with David Janssen), and Champion Spark Plugs (with Roger Maris and Paul Hornung). Get ’em!

CAP’N CRUNCH CEREAL ‘IGOTYA BIRD’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Animated Cap’n Crunch cereal commercial featuring the ‘fearful IGotYa bird.’ Cap’n Crunch voiced by Daws Butler. Spot aired circa 1973.}

QUAKER INSTANT OATMEAL COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Quaker Instant Oatmeal commercial featuring a speedy family. Narrator sounds like James Harder. Spot aired November 1972.}

DAVID JANSSEN FOR EXCEDRIN (1971)

_{Excedrin pain reliever commercial starring actor David Janssen (‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Harry O’). Spot aired April 1971.}

CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS COMMERCIAL (ROGER MARIS, 1970)

_{Champion Spark Plugs commercial featuring Roger Maris (New York Yankees) and Paul Hornung (Green Bay Packers) driving Chevy trucks at the Road America race track. The narrator may be Roger Davis. Spot aired September 1970.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Sanka, Oven Fry, Aqua-Fresh,’20/20′ (1979)

More Cap’n Crunch: Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal Commercial (Late 1970s)

More Quaker: Rad Ads: Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix (1976)

More Excedrin: 70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

More Champion: Daily 70s Ad: Champion Spark Plug Motorcycle Classics (1972)

70s Commercials: Sanka, Oven Fry, Aqua-Fresh,’20/20′ (1979)

Posted on October 17, 2023 by David Moore

“The coffee that lets you be your best.”

As you might imagine, after lingering in 1977 and 1978, we now arrive in 1979. These vintage lookers shine a spotlight on Sanka Coffee (with spokesperson Robert Young), Oven Fry chicken-coating (with a rather fabulous Atlanta local Toppie Smellie), Aqua-Fresh toothpaste, and evening news mag 20/20. Scroll ’em!

SANKA COFFEE COMMERCIAL WITH ROBERT YOUNG (1979)

_{Sanka Coffee commercial starring actor-spokesperson Robert Young (‘Father Knows Best,’ ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’). Spot aired December 1979.}

OVEN FRY CHICKEN COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Oven Fry Coating for fried chicken taste-test commercial featuring Atlanta local Toppie Smellie. Spot aired March 1979. Narrator sounds like Peter Thomas.}

AQUA-FRESH TOOTHPASTE COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Aqua-Fresh toothpaste commercial featuring a friendly exchange the supermarket aisle. Spot aired December 1979.}

’20/20′ PROMO (M. JACKSON, ELVIS, ‘STAR TREK,’ 1979)

_{ABC ’20/20′ news magazine promo featuring Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, and ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture.’ Spot aired December 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Skippy, Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca, Duz (1978)

More Sanka: 70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

More Aqua-Fresh: 70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears’ TV Series, Aqua-Fresh, Nestle Toll House, All Detergent (1979)

More 20/20: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Budweiser, ’20/20′, Pepsi & Chevy (1976-78)

70s Commercials: Skippy, Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca, Duz (1978)

Posted on October 15, 2023 by David Moore

Alrighty, who’s ready to hang out in 1978 for a few? Here’s a quartet of “Fabulous!” vintage commercials featuring Skippy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter (with Jordan Charney), Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca frozen apple juice, and Duz detergent.

SKIPPY OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Skippy Old Fashioned Creamy & Super Chunk Peanut Butter commercial featuring an Old Timey theme. Jordan Charney portrays the father. Spot aired February 1978.}

’79 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ‘FABULOUS!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{1979 model Chrysler New Yorker car commercial featuring Manhattan and the Radio City Music Hall. Spot aired October 1978.}

SENECA FROZEN APPLE JUICE COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Seneca frozen apple juice commercial featuring a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired February 1978.}

DUZ DETERGENT COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Duz detergent commercial featuring Polly and a ‘Southern tradition’ smoked glass freebie. Spot aired February 1978.}

Previously on 70s Spots: Pillsbury Hotloaf, Post Raisin Bran, Step Saver, Support Can Be Beautiful (1977)

More Skippy: 70s Spots: Skippy ‘Breakfast’ & Cream Of Rice Cereal (1974)

More Chrysler New Yorker: 70s Spots: ’79 Chrysler New Yorker & Plymouth Champ (1978)

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Hotloaf, Post Raisin Bran, Step Saver, Support Can Be Beautiful (1977)

Posted on October 11, 2023 by David Moore

“Hotloaf is a snap!”

We’re jumping into a 1977 thing today with vintage commercials for Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh Hotloaf, Post Raisin Bran cereal, Step Saver floor wax, and the Support Can Be Beautiful bra. I hope you enjoy your journey down Memory Lane.

PILLSBURY POPPIN’ FRESH HOTLOAF COMMERCIAL (1977)