70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

A very good Friday to you. Here’s a fine set of golden commercials from 50-years-back in 1971. Pillsbury Danish Swirls (pop ’em in the toaster!), Almond Joy candy bar with a young Jeff Conaway, Plymouth Satellite, and Miller High Life. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)

“What kind of kids eat Armour hot dogs?!” We’ve reached another welcome Friday and it’s time for a batch of seventies commercials. From 1974, we have Armour Hot Dogs, featuring some tremendous mascots, and Fred & Wilma for Flintstones Vitamins. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Egg Baskets, Pinto Pony & More (1975)

A very good Memorial Day Weekend Friday to you. Today, the theme is “1975” and the commercials to follow all appeared then. Take a gander at spots for the Ford Pinto Pony MPG, Great Western Savings (my childhood bank), Pillsbury … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ & Wisk ‘Ring Around The Collar!’ (1978)

Two spots from 1978 and two from 1977 on deck today. From ’78, you’ll find the great Chuck McCann in one of his long-running “Hi, guy!” commercials for Right Guard. Next, it’s a classic, and somewhat absurd, “Ring around the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Jim Toy (1973), Jenos Pizza Rolls (1972) & More

As we prepare to roll into the weekend, I’ve gathered together another fine set of seventies commercials for you. They range from 1971 to 1974 and feature the Ford station wagon, Jenos Pizza Rolls, Big Jim’s Rescue Rig, and Green … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Underwood Deviled Ham, Don Rickles, Star-Kist (1974-77)

Here’s a good batch of time capsules ranging from 1974 to 1977. You’ll find child actor Mason Reese in one of his numerous spots for Underwood, Don Rickles for National Car Rental, Charlie the Tuna for Star-Kist, and a trio … Continue reading