70s Commercials: Sears Snow Tires, Tyco Trains, United Airlines, Intimate Fragrance, Jonathan Winters, VW, Midland CB, Palmolive (1973-76)

“Give me the good Superior stuff, sonny!” I’m behind on the ol’ weekend posting here, so this one will be an Extra-Large Economy Size version. The vintage commercials below originally ran on American TV screens between 1973 and 1976. First … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Wurlitzer Organ, Imperial Margarine, Hormel Ham, Prolong (1972-73)

“It may just change your mind!” Greetings, New Yearians! Our first batch of commercials for 2025 features the years 1972 and ’73. First up, a groovy spot for Wurlitzer’s Orbit III Spinet Organ and Electric Synthesizer. I never had one … Continue reading

70s Holiday Commercials: Hickory Farms, Butterball, Super Shooter, Kraft Christmas (1973-79)

“This Christmas, make ’em smile!” Merry Seventies Christmas! I hope your celebrations have been warm and enjoyable. Let’s finish off the vintage holiday commercials for this year with spots for Kraft, Hickory Farms, Butterball (with James Harder, Mary Jo Catlett, … Continue reading

70s Holiday Commercials: Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta & Angels Xmas Trees, ‘Jack Frost’ Special (1976-79)

“Just slice, shape, and bake.” A very fine Christmas Eve, and hearty holiday greetings to all Bionic Friends! Let’s take in a batch of freshly-baked December commercials from 1976 and ’79. You’ll find vintage spots for Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Holidays): ‘Christmas Fun’ With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79)

Happy last day of 2022 – and here’s to a splendid 2023! This set of Christmas-themed commercials ran between 1971 and 1979. First up, it’s Kraft with a minute and a half of holiday table eats and treats. Following that, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

Presenting the last batch of holiday commercials for the season. In order of year, you’ll find spots for Dutch Masters, Kraft, Old Spice, and McDonald’s. Here’s wishing the very best to you and yours! To all who celebrate, have a … Continue reading