70s Spots: Juicy Fruit Gum & Chip-A-Roos Cookies (1979)

“The flavor lover’s gum!” Snack time! Here’s two commercials from the fall of 1979. The first features Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum and a magical gum tree. The second stars Sunshine Chip-A-Roos cookies with an exciting cameo by Cheez-It. Juicy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Animated Tastykake Snacks (1976)

“All the good things wrapped up in one.” Two animated commercials for Tastykake snack treats today. Firstly, a spot for Tastykake Pies followed by a spot featuring a magician. Both commercials aired in April of 1976. Tastykake Pies Commercial (Animated, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Cadbury Chocolate Bar (1978) & Hostess Snacks (1979)

“You’ll get carried away with Cadbury.” Time for a pair of sweet treats. A commercial for Cadbury chocolate bars from November 1978, followed by a spot for Hostess snacks from September 1979. Cadbury Chocolate Bar Commercial (USA, 1978) Hostess Snacks … Continue reading

70s Spots: Breyers Ice Cream & Di-Gel (1978)

“I like pickles…but they don’t like me!” Today, we’ve got a pair of spots from 1978. I’m not saying these two commercials go hand-in-hand necessarily… Firstly, one for Breyers Peach Ice Cream from April of ’78. Second, a commercial for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Life Savers Gum & Kool-Aid (1974)

“Is it too much mint?” Two commercials just right for snacking into November. First, a Life Savers Spearmint Gum spot. After that, a commercial for Kool-Aid starring Moosie Drier (Bob Newhart Show, Kids Incorporated). Both spots aired in September of … Continue reading