70s Commercials: Honda Civic, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, ‘Barbara Walters Special,’ West Bend Slo Cooker (1977-78)

“Honda – We make it simple.” Today, it’s all about 1977 and ’78. Here’s the line-up; Honda Civic (with a VO by Burgess Meredith), Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal, The Barbara Walters Special (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Redd … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for 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

70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

I’m back from a vacation in Britain and ready to lay a batch of 1979-era commercials on you. Feast your eyes on spots for the CBS Thursday night line-up (featuring Buddy Ebsen as Barnaby Jones), Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Charmin, Brunswick, Grape-Nuts, Colgate & More! (1970-79)

Alrighty! More vintage commercials on their way right this moment. And – it’s a double-batch! Get settled in for early seventies spots for Charmin (with Mr. Whipple, of course), Brunswick bowling balls (with Dave Soutar), Prime dog food, and Bonus … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tickle, Brioschi, AMC Gremlin, Bayer (1974-77)

Good grief! We’re way overdue for some updating here, aren’t we? Let me try to get things back on track with a few watchable wonders. Direct your eyeballs to a collection of spots from the years 1974 to 1977. These … Continue reading