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

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

“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 … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, PSA Airlines, Liquid Gold, Farah Slacks (1973-76)

“You can’t get closer to butter.” A very merry President’s Day to you! Let’s get updated here with some vintage commercials from the years 1973 through 1976. In reverse chronological order, you’ll enjoy spots for PSA Airlines, Imperial Margarine (with … Continue reading

70s Holiday Commercials: Hickory Farms, Butterball, Super Shooter, Kraft Christmas (1973-79)

“This Christmas, make ’em smile!” Merry Seventies Christmas! I hope your celebrations have been warm and enjoyable. Let’s finish off the vintage holiday commercials for this year with spots for Kraft, Hickory Farms, Butterball (with James Harder, Mary Jo Catlett, … Continue reading

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

“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 … Continue reading