70s Commercials: ‘Brady Bunch’ Promo, Continental Airlines, Imperial Margarine, Excedrin (1973-76)

“Something funny’s always going on with the Brady Bunch.” This time around, you’ll find commercials spanning 1973 to 1976. We start of with a rather awesome ABC promo for The Brady Bunch. Following that, soak up spots for Continental Airlines, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: PrestoBurger, International Coffees, Trident Gum, Hidden Valley Ranch (1975-76)

“…The perfection of the 1-minute hamburger…” Happy October! Let’s get some not-very-scary vintage commercials up for your edification. These spots hail from 1975 and ’76. First up, it’s actor Danny Wells for PrestoBurger. After that, grab a look at commercials … Continue reading

70s Commercials: KFC, ‘Flick Your Bic!,’ GE Microwaves, Alberto VO5 (1976)

“Real goodness from Kentucky Fried Chicken!” You can soak up some hearty 1976 vibes in today’s assortment of vintage commercials. We start off with Kentucky Fried Chicken’s “Real Goodness” campaign, move on to a classic “Flick your Bic” spot, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Swift Sausage, Spain Tourism, Borateem, Gaines Burgers (1976-77)

“More meat to eat.” Get your minds out of the darn gutter and enjoy a vintage commercial starring Brownie, the animated Swift Sausage mascot. There’s nothing creepy or weird going on here at all…probably. Along with Brownie, you’ll find spots … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Chug-A-Lug A Lipton!,’ Poppin’ Fresh Crescent Rolls, Handi Wipes, GE Dishwasher (1976)

“Chug-a-Lug a Lipton!” On this installment of “Ye Olde Advertisements” we linger in the year 1976 for a few minutes. Have a loving look at spots for Lipton Iced Tea (“Chug-a-Lug a Lipton!,” Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh Crescent Rolls (with the … Continue reading

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

“Better than frying.” It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert … Continue reading