70s Spots: Fritos Corn Chips & C&H Sugar (1976)

“I’ll munch to that.” Two 1976 commercials today from ad campaigns you may remember. First, a spot for Fritos Brand Corn Chips with a “munchy” theme. Second, a spot for C&H Pure Cane Sugar with a sing-a-long jingle. Let’s hear … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mattel Race Cars (1971) & Skittle Tac-Toe (1972)

“What would you trade for a new ’71 Superfast?!” Let’s get in the game with two toy commercials from the early part of the decade. First up, a spot from 1971 for Mattel’s Matchbox Superfast race cars. Following that, a … Continue reading

70s Spots: 7-Up ‘Undo It’ & Coca-Cola (1978)

“The only way to do it – is undo it!” A pair of consumable commercials are available today. First, we have a spot for 7-Up featuring a caterer and a construction site. Second, a Coca-Cola spot featuring a first love … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fotomat (Animated) & Kinney Shoes (Ken Berry, 1976)

“The Great American Shoe Store!” Two prime commercials from 1976 on the box today. First up, an animated spot for Fotomat. These little drive-thru booths need to make a comeback. They could provide physical prints of your digital photos. Someone … Continue reading

70s Spots: Clint Eastwood & Scripto Easy Roller (1978)

“Watch out! Clint Eastwood is headed your way!” Here’s a TV spot advertising the original release of Clint Eastwood’s Every Which Way But Loose. The promo aired on Christmas Day, 1978. After that, a Star Wars-influenced sci fi comedy commercial … Continue reading