“Peek Freans are a very serious cookie.” Peek Freans? I had never heard of such a thing before coming across this commercial. I don’t think we had access to these treats growing up in California in the Seventies. The spot … Continue reading
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“Snack…goes granola.” Let’s make this week a healthy one – with new, Nature Valley Granola Bars. Or rather, new for 1976. Keep your eyes peeled for ’70s child actor Moosie Drier, probably best-known for The Bob Newhart Show, and later, … Continue reading
“All you do is add water and bake.” Mr. Oatmeal? Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix originally appeared in the October 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Double Beef’ (1976) … Continue reading
“You’re feasting your eyes on the 6-meal cake.” Sticking with our food theme today, we have two spots that aired in September of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for hot and healthy Quaker Oats cereal. Following that, we put aside the … Continue reading
“They settled for a little extra flavor.” Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Get ’em by the big bagful and Freeze ’em!” Milky Way, 3 Musketeers, Mars and Snickers. Frozen yum! Daily 70s Ad #160: M&M And Mars Fun Size Bars ‘Freeze’em Season’ originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 … Continue reading