70s Commercials: Banquet Chicken, Fisher-Price Family Village, Wish-Bone Italian, United Airlines (1973-75)

“Thank goodness for Banquet!” Hi, all. Apologies for the lack of updates. Let’s get things back on track. Today, I’ve got two spots from 1973 and two from ’75. First up, Banquet Fried Chicken (with Bill Quinn, Florida Friebus, and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

“Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!” It’s playtime with a pair of toy commercials on display. A 1977 spot for Romper Room’s Weebles Circus followed by a September 1979 spot for Fisher-Price’s My Sleepy Baby doll. Don’t have too … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Fisher-Price Toys (1974)

“Colors stay bright. Edges stay smooth. Works work. Wheels whirl.” Recognize any childhood favorites? Daily 70s Ad #346: Fisher-Price Toys originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush & Fisher-Price Kitchen Set (1974 & ’79)

“Good grief, it’s fun to brush your teeth!” Welcome back, 70s surfers. Our theme for Sunday is kid’s products and I’ve got two fun commercials lined up. First, one from Kenner featuring the Snoopy battery-operated toothbrush. The spot aired in … Continue reading