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

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), … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Twice As Nice, Gillette Razor, Kraft Toffees, Quasar Portable TV (1970-72)

Ah, we’ve gone much too long here without an update. Let’s get back to the vintage action. It’s an early seventies thing this time around with commercials for Twice As Nice shampoo, Gillette TRAC-II razors, Kraft Toffees, and a Quasar … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Musical,’ Timex, Westinghouse, Pepto-Bismol ‘Napoleon’ (1970-71)

“You deserve a break today!” Greetings, Bionic People. I hope US-based readers are enjoying the 3-day weekend. I’m certainly happy to have some extra time to do things like update this here site. Today, you’ll find spots from the 1970-71 … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Bell System ‘Data-Phone,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, Taster’s Choice (1970-71)

Rewinding back to the start of the decade, we’ve got a selection of advertising memories for you. Take a loving look at commercials for Bell System’s Data-Phone, Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, and Taster’s Choice coffee (with a somewhat rare onscreen appearance … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors. Following … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Stick Shifters Toys, Caravelle, Product 19, Twice As Nice (1970-73)

We’re hanging out in the early seventies for this batch of commercials. Leading off, it’s Hasbro’s Stick Shifters Hatch Backs racers. After that, take in spots for Peter Paul’s Caravelle candy bar, Kellogg’s Product 19 cereal (with ‘Whitey’ Ford), and … Continue reading