70s Commercials: Grape-Nuts, Doritos, G.I. Joe, Maytag (1970-71)

“Ever eat a pine tree?” For this last post of the year, we visit the early 1970s and view vintage commercials for Grape-Nuts Cereal (with Euell Gibbons), Doritos (With Avery Schreiber), G.I. Joe, and Maytag (with Mike Farrell). I hope … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Clairol True Brunette, Weebles Camper, Bisquick (1972)

“A tasty part of a nutritious breakfast.” OK, it’s back to the Seventies we go with four commercials from 1972. In the starting position, we have an animated Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal spot. After that, soak up spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Wally, Leggy Dolls, Mercury Comet, RCA TVs (1972-73)

“Lifts the dirt right off the wall.” Greetings! Today, on this extended weekend, we turn our sights to 1972 and ’73. We’ll lead off with a commercial for Big Wally (starring Beverly Sanders and Denny Miller). Following that foaming fabulousness, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Coffee Rich, Power Tennis, Behold, Gravy Train (1974)

“When it comes to taste – Coffee Rich really pours it on.” Here’s a batch of golden commercials from 1974. To start things off, we have the ever-present Mr. Ed McMahon for Coffee Rich. After that nugget, there’s spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Lipton Noodle Soup, G.I. Joe Helicopter, Revlon (1974-75)

“Fruit juicy!” We’ve got a 1974-1975 thing going on this time – with one caveat. Our main attraction is a commercial for Hawaiian Punch. This one aired in ’75, but judging from how young actor Mike “Bobby Brady” Lookinland appears, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Log Cabin Syrup, Cream Of Wheat, Pyramid Game, Ford Fiesta (1977-78)

“Butter lovers truly love it!” OK, let’s set out some fresh commercials. These tasty choices hail from 1977 and ’78. We’ll start off with Log Cabin Buttered Syrup and slide into spots for Cream of Wheat and Hasbro’s Pyramid board … Continue reading