70s Commercials: ‘9-Lives Presents Morris,’ Rice Krispies, Ultra Ban, Ford Granada (1975-76)

Hail ‘Disco Friends, and well met! Seventies icon Morris the Cat is joining us today in a commercial produced in 1975. There’s also spots for Rice Krispies, Ultra Ban, and the ’76 Ford Granada. I hope you find a few … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Steve Martin For Fortrel, Chiffon ‘Mother Nature,’ Campbell’s, Kellogg’s Special K (1973-74)

Our main attraction today is a weird and wonderful 1973 commercial for Fortrel Polyester starring Steve Martin and Howard Hesseman. There’s also a classic Chiffon margarine spot with Dena Dietrich as Mother Nature, as well as commercials for Campbell’s soup … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kellogg’s, G.I. Joe, Tab Cola, Wurlitzer (1972)

The theme for the day is 1972 and I have four vintage commercials for you. Fire up the projector and welcome Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, the G.I. Joe Mobile Support Vehicle, Tab Cola, and the Wurlitzer Funmaker Organ. KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES … 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: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!” Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976. The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)

“Good. Pure. Simple.” A pair of commercials today for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. One features a father and son fishing outing, the other three friends on a biking trip “out West.” The spots aired in early January 1972 and were likely … Continue reading