70s Spots (Thanksgiving): Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (1979)

“Beats the stuffin’ outta any other!” With the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, it’s time to bring out a few commercials appropriate to the season. Today, enjoy a spot for Mrs. Cubbison’s Dressing and Stuffin’ Mix from November of 1979. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

“Baked only by Nabisco.” We’ll call today’s post: “Snackin’ 77!” First up, Betty Buckley (Eight Is Enough) in a January 1977 commercial for Nabisco Triscuits. After that, Sandy Duncan (Funny Face) in an April ’77 spot for Nabisco Wheat Thins. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Enjoli Perfume & Aqua Velva After Shave (Pete Rose, 1979)

“I can bring home the bacon. Fry it up in a pan.” Today, we have two scented campaigns you’ll likely remember. First, we have a classic commercial for Enjoli Perfume from November of 1979. This series of spots featured a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Breyers Ice Cream & Di-Gel (1978)

“I like pickles…but they don’t like me!” Today, we’ve got a pair of spots from 1978. I’m not saying these two commercials go hand-in-hand necessarily… Firstly, one for Breyers Peach Ice Cream from April of ’78. Second, a commercial for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)

“Good. Pure. Simple.” A pair of commercials today for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. One features a father and son fishing outing, the other three friends on a biking trip “out West.” The spots aired in early January 1972 and were likely … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘King Kong’ & ‘Kojak’ (1976)

“The most exciting original motion picture event of all time.” The never subtle Dino De Laurentiis released his version of King Kong in December of 1976. I saw it in a movie theater at the age of 10 and enjoyed … Continue reading