70s Commercials: Uncle Ben’s, Parkay, Alka-Seltzer, Romilar III (1971-72)

“Perfect rice in 5 minutes.” Let’s get into an early Seventies frame-of-mind with a celebrity-filled set of commercials from 1971 and ’72. Firstly, a spot for Uncle Ben’s Rice (with Ed McMahon). Following that gem, we have ads for Parkay … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Wurlitzer Organ, Imperial Margarine, Hormel Ham, Prolong (1972-73)

“It may just change your mind!” Greetings, New Yearians! Our first batch of commercials for 2025 features the years 1972 and ’73. First up, a groovy spot for Wurlitzer’s Orbit III Spinet Organ and Electric Synthesizer. I never had one … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Clairol True Brunette, Weebles Camper, Bisquick (1972)

“A tasty part of a nutritious breakfast.” OK, it’s back to the Seventies we go with four commercials from 1972. In the starting position, we have an animated Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal spot. After that, soak up spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Wally, Leggy Dolls, Mercury Comet, RCA TVs (1972-73)

“Lifts the dirt right off the wall.” Greetings! Today, on this extended weekend, we turn our sights to 1972 and ’73. We’ll lead off with a commercial for Big Wally (starring Beverly Sanders and Denny Miller). Following that foaming fabulousness, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Close-Up, Cinnamon Crunch, Dinty Moore, Gillette Trac II (1970-73)

“Close-Up is for close ups.” Let’s rewind back to the start of the decade and roll out a quartet of vintage commercials circa 1970 to 1973. First, we have a spot for Close-Up Toothpaste, followed by Cap’n Crunch’s Cinnamon Crunch … Continue reading

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

“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, … Continue reading