70s Commercials: ‘Carpenters’/’Olivia!,’ Arthur Treacher’s, Subaru Brat, C.W. Post (1978)

1978 is here and we’ve achieved “Prime Seventies.” Just watch the following ABC promo for back-to-back TV specials featuring The Carpenters, John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Just…wow! Following that, enjoy spots for Arthur Treacher’s Fish … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb Cereal, VW Rabbit, Spray ‘N Wash (1977)

A very happy Friday to you. Today’s batch of commercials aired in 1977. You can enjoy spots for McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb cereal, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Spray ‘n Wash. Stay safe out there and have a great weekend. MCDONALD’S FILET-O-FISH COMMERCIAL … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Triumph Spitfire, Freedent Gum, Nice ‘N Easy, Hardee’s (1977-78)

Better late than never, here’s Friday’s post on a Sunday. Unfortunately, my web host was experiencing some serious server issues over the past day and a half and I was unable to update. Apologies if you checked in and experienced … Continue reading

70s Spots: Greg Brady For Shasta & More

Lots of fun to be had in today’s quartet of seventies commercials. You’ll find Barry “Greg Brady” Williams dancing in a suit of armor for Shasta, the famed “Burger King And I” jingle, Pillsbury’s Figurines, and the Pontiac Grand Prix. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

“There’s a lot of good inside.” Lots of high quality goodness in our quartet of vintage commercials today. Click the little arrows below for Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Ready-Crust, Hardee’s Big Cheese burger, and Carvel Ice Cream. Pop-Tarts ‘Milton The Toaster’ … Continue reading

70s Spots: Red Barn (Loni Anderson) & Church’s Fried Chicken (1977)

“We have fresh ideas at Red Barn!” Here’s a pair of restaurant-fast food commercials from the fall of 1977. In the first, WKRP in Cincinnati‘s Loni Anderson appears in mildly comedic spot from November of that year. After that, another … Continue reading