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

70s Commercials: ’77 Ford Granada, RinseNVac, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, Tums (1976)

Let’s get another batch of fine vintage commercials up on the site. All four of the following are from 1976. You’ll enjoy spots for the 1977 Ford Granada, RinseNVac carpet cleaner, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, and Tums (with Hamilton Camp). Roll … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Screamin’ Demons, Dubonnet, Bayer Aspirin, Ryder Rentals (1972-73)

OK, time for another uplifting collection of early seventies commercials. Circa ’72, you’ll find spots for Hasbro’s Screamin’ Demons motorcycle race set and Dubonnet’s “French Wench.” From ’73, you can eye spots for Bayer Aspirin and Ryder Rentals. Have a … Continue reading