70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Gaines-Burgers, Chrysler LeBaron, Robert Hall Stores (1973)

“It’s delicious and it brings out the flavor of the ice cream.” Hey, there! It’s been too long since I’ve posted some fresh vintage commercials. (Can vintage ever actually be “fresh”? That’s a discussion for another day I suppose.) Here’s … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Skippy, Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca, Duz (1978)

Alrighty, who’s ready to hang out in 1978 for a few? Here’s a quartet of “Fabulous!” vintage commercials featuring Skippy Old Fashioned Peanut Butter (with Jordan Charney), Chrysler New Yorker, Seneca frozen apple juice, and Duz detergent. SKIPPY OLD FASHIONED … Continue reading

70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

Super 70s Ads: New Year’s Eve With Wayland & Madame And Tavares (1979)

Wow, I’m really sorry I missed this event ushering in the 80s. Unfortunately, I was only 13 and living on the opposite coast. But, how’s this for a New Year’s Eve celebration at New York City’s Sheraton Centre? Wayland and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Kraft Butter Mints, Screwball Toy, Drano, Vanquish (1972)

Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

For today’s batch of commercials let’s stick with the early seventies. From 1972, you’ll find spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats (with an under construction World Trade Center in the background) and Canada Dry Club Soda. From 1973, we have Laurence … Continue reading