70s Commercials: Sears Snow Tires, Tyco Trains, United Airlines, Intimate Fragrance, Jonathan Winters, VW, Midland CB, Palmolive (1973-76)

“Give me the good Superior stuff, sonny!” I’m behind on the ol’ weekend posting here, so this one will be an Extra-Large Economy Size version. The vintage commercials below originally ran on American TV screens between 1973 and 1976. First … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, Autumn Margarine, Ship’n Shore Clothing, Jontue (1976)

“Rich quality protected by the can.” In this little corner of the internet it’s 1976. And it wouldn’t be 1976 without some vintage commercials featuring Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce (with Gail Strickland, I believe), Autumn Margarine (featuring Lauren Tewes, John … 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: Cheetos, Shake ‘N Bake, Polaroid, Revlon (1973-76)

“The cheese that goes crunch!” Here’s a quartet of ancient wonders I think you’ll enjoy. Encompassing the years 1973 to ’76, you’ll find; Cheetos (with animated mascots Cheezan and Cheesy), Shake ‘n Bake (with John Braden as Pete the Butcher), … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Drano, Hardee’s Looney Tunes Glasses, Revlon, Endust (1974-75)

Time to get caught up with some “only in the seventies” commercials. First up, two spots from 1975; Drano Instant Plunger and Hardee’s with a Looney Tunes tumblers offer. Following that, a pair from 1974; Revlon Colorsilk (with Lauren Hutton) … Continue reading

70s Commercials: BF Goodrich (Jeff Daniels), Ultra Ban, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Revlon Natural Wonder (1976-77)

Here’s a set of commercials from 1976 and ’77. The real discovery here is a young (21 or 22-year-old) Jeff Daniels in a spot for BF Goodrich tires. You’ll also find worthy 30: second memories featuring Ultra Ban roll-on, Schlitz … Continue reading