70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Shake ‘N Bake, Cheer, Garanimals & more (1975-79)

“Better than frying.” It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Prell Shampoo, RCA TVs, Anacin, Lipton Soup (1973-4)

“For Natural Beauty.” Welcome to April! In this round of vintage commercials we have spots produced in the 1973 to ’74 range. There’s a sexy, but “natural” ad for Prell Shampoo (exact air-date unknown), followed by RCA XL-100 TV sets, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pernell Roberts For Horizon Coffee, Purina Cat Chow, Sardo, Hormel Ham (1974-75)

This round of golden olden commercials appeared in the mid-seventies. We’ll start off with Pernell Roberts playing Simon Stone in one of his spokes spots for Horizon Coffee. Following that little slice of advertising heaven, let’s enjoy commercials for Purina … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin, Right Guard (1979)

I’m back from a vacation in Britain and ready to lay a batch of 1979-era commercials on you. Feast your eyes on spots for the CBS Thursday night line-up (featuring Buddy Ebsen as Barnaby Jones), Chevy Citation, Sugar Twin (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Air Devils, Jack Webb, Life Savers, Tyco & More! (1972-78)

Here’s another double-batch of super seventies commercials. This time around the years span 1972 to ’78. In the first batch you’ll find spots for Hasbro Air Devils, Max-Pax coffee (with Hattie Winston & Lisle Wilson), First National Travelers Checks (with … Continue reading