70s Commercials: Stick Shifters Toys, Caravelle, Product 19, Twice As Nice (1970-73)

We’re hanging out in the early seventies for this batch of commercials. Leading off, it’s Hasbro’s Stick Shifters Hatch Backs racers. After that, take in spots for Peter Paul’s Caravelle candy bar, Kellogg’s Product 19 cereal (with ‘Whitey’ Ford), and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

The vintage memories today are circa 1972 and ’73. I’ve got the usual batch of four spots for you, starting with Peter Paul’s short-lived Peanut Butter with No Jelly candy bar. Following that, you’ll find a mildly humorous Avis spot, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tootsie Roll (Kukla, Fran & Ollie), Eureka, PAM, Goodyear (1974-75)

Some old, familiar faces come out to visit today. That’s right, kids, it’s Kukla, Fran and Ollie of children’s TV fame advertising Tootsie Roll Mintees. You’ll also find spots for Eureka vacuums, PAM cooking spray (with Carmelita Pope), and Goodyear. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sugar Chex, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Milk Duds, Tang (1970)

All 1970! All edible! Hey kids, why not join in the seventies commercials Friday fun?! First up, we’ve got Casper the Friendly Ghost for Sugar Chex cereal. Remember when cereals had the word “sugar” in the name? Following that, it’s … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne … Continue reading