70s Commercials: Plymouth Volaré, Ore-Ida Fries, United Airlines, The Perfect Cup (1976)

We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tang, Brim, International Coffees, Borden Slices (1974-75)

On this fine Friday, we’re hanging round the mid-seventies. You’ll find tasty spots for Tang (with astronaut Jim Lovell), Brim Decaffeinated Coffee, General Foods International Coffees (with Carol Lawrence), and Borden Lite-Line cheese-like slices. Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sanka, Ford LTD II, Speed Stick, Superscope Radio (1976)

We’re stepping off the nostalgia bus in 1976 today. Our quartet of commercials feature Sanka Brand Decaffeinated Coffee (with Jimmy Baio), the ’77 Ford LTD II, Mennen Speed Stick, and a Superscope portable radio. I hope you will be flooded … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Andy Griffith For A1, Max-Pax Coffee, Recipe Dog Food, Valvoline (1973)

1973 is our main destination today. Open your memory banks to spots for A1 Steak Sauce (with Andy Griffith), Max-Pax coffee, Recipe dog food (with Lassie), and Valvoline motor oil. ANDY GRIFFITH FOR A1 STEAK SAUCE (1973) A1 Steak Sauce … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Soap, Taster’s Choice, Listerol (1974)

Hearty greetings, Bionic Friends. Today’s commercial theme is 1974. Hit the clickers for spots selling Uncle Ben’s Rice & Gravy, Yardley Old English Lavender Soap (with Maud Adams), Taster’s Choice coffee, and Listerol Disinfectant spray. UNCLE BEN’S RICE & GRAVY … Continue reading

70s Commercials: 7-11, Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars, CBS Friday, ‘Amityville Horror’ (1979)

1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading