70s Commercials: Sara Lee Cake, Wamsutta’s Calvin Klein, Sinutab, Goodyear ‘Bigfoot’ (1974-76)

“Nobody can resist Sara Lee.” I’ve got a mixed bag of vintage Seventies commercials on-tap today. We start off in 1976, with spots for Sara Lee Walnut Layer Cake (with Paul Dooley) and Calvin Klein for Wamsutta “bedclothes” (with Tammy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Tootsie Roll (Kukla, Fran & Ollie), Eureka, PAM, Goodyear (1974-75)

Some old, familiar faces come out to visit today. That’s right, kids, it’s Kukla, Fran and Ollie of children’s TV fame advertising Tootsie Roll Mintees. You’ll also find spots for Eureka vacuums, PAM cooking spray (with Carmelita Pope), and Goodyear. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

Happy Funshine Friday! Just for you, here’s a fresh batch of exciting seventies commercials. We begin with good ol’ Vivian Vance as Maxine in a spot for Maxwell House. Vance did a whole series of these Maxwell House spots late … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #497, 498: Ford Mustang & Goodyear (1975, ’76)

“What’s America’s best-selling small luxury car? Ford Mustang II!” Happy weekend! On Saturday and Sunday, we double the commercial fun here at the ‘Disco. So, here’s two vehicle-related spots. First, one for Ford Mustang II starring James Hampton and John … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ABC TV Promos & Mario Andretti (1978)

“The premiere of ‘Vegas’ – Wednesday!” Let’s swing back to 1978 this weekend and enjoy a few classic commercials. First, we have a fun ABC Wednesday night promo featuring Eight Is Enough, a Farrah Fawcett guest spot on Charlie’s Angels … Continue reading