70s Commercials: Betty Crocker Potatoes, Clairol Hair-Painting, Scout Truck, ‘Grizzly Adams’ (1975)

“The Plain-Meat Potatoes.” We’ll settle into 1975 today with a quartet of fine vintage commercials from the year. Firstly, we have a spot for Betty Crocker’s variety of potato dishes. Following that, there’s Clairol’s attention-grabbing Quiet Touch Hair-Painting product, the … Continue reading

Eighties Week: Betty Crocker, Orbit Gum, Orville Redenbacher, Parkay Commercials (1980-81)

“Bake someone happy!” Happy what’s left of the weekend! Eighties Week has rolled around again and we’re dipping into 1980 and ’81. The commercials found below feature Betty Crocker and the “Bake Someone Happy” theme, Orbit Sugar Free Gum, good … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Noxzema (Cheryl Tiegs), Betty Crocker Frosting, Cool Whip, Zest (1975-76)

Hello, Bionic Friends. Apologies for the lack of updates these past three weeks. After successfully avoiding the dreaded Covid for nearly four years – I caught the dang thing and have been out of service for the past couple of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Bac-Os, Lena Horne, Pontiac Phoenix (1979)

It’s a 1979 kinda day here at the ‘Disco. I’ve lined up a fine quartet of commercials featuring Burger King, Betty Crocker Bac-Os, Lena Horne for Vision Center, and the 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. Enjoy with or without ketchup. BURGER KING … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chicken Of The Sea, Betty Crocker, Ford Granada (1975)

A very good 1975 to you. We’re rolling into a quartet of vintage commercials from the year featuring Chicken of the Sea, Betty Crocker cakes & candies (yes, candies!), Ford Granada, and Vise Grip. It’s not easy making an interesting … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Doritos With Avery Schreiber, Betty Crocker, Pepsi Light, Kraft (1978-79)

“Cheese!” And the hits just keep on comin’. This time around on the seventies commercial round-up we have the always-lovable Avery Schreiber in one of his many spots for Doritos. Following that, its Betty Crocker SuperMoist with an early appearance … Continue reading