70s Commercials: Almond Joy & Mounds, Mercury Zephyr, Mr. Goodwrench, Vicks Sinex (1977)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Happy December!I hope everyone in the US had a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving and is enjoying the long weekend. Today, we’re stepping off the time machine into 1977 for a collection of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

The vintage memories today are circa 1972 and ’73. I’ve got the usual batch of four spots for you, starting with Peter Paul’s short-lived Peanut Butter with No Jelly candy bar. Following that, you’ll find a mildly humorous Avis spot, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

A very good Friday to you. Here’s a fine set of golden commercials from 50-years-back in 1971. Pillsbury Danish Swirls (pop ’em in the toaster!), Almond Joy candy bar with a young Jeff Conaway, Plymouth Satellite, and Miller High Life. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

“Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t.” Here’s a fun pair of candy commercials. The first spot, for Peter Paul’s Almond Joy and Mounds candy bars, aired in January of 1977 and was produced in ’76. You’ll certainly … Continue reading