70s Commercials: Disney Action Viewer, Cling Free, Presto Frypan, Square Off Board Game (1972)

“View them in slow-motion, fast-motion, even reverse!” Let’s get the new month going with four spots from 1972. Feast your eyes on commercials for Disney’s Action Viewer toy, Cling Free, the Presto Jumbo Frypan, and Parker Brother’s Square Off board … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

“If you have time for instant coffee – you have time for Quaker Instant Oatmeal.” The newest batch of old commercials spans 1970 to ’73. Our star is Quaker Instant Oatmeal from ’72, but I’ll post them out by consecutive … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Fruity & Cocoa Pebbles, Zenith, Trouble, Sunbeam Tangle Free (1972-73)

“If you put sweet Pebbles in your mouth…you’ll never have rocks in your head!” More classic cereal spots on tap today. From 1973, we have a commercial for Post Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles featuring Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

“Nutritious foods cats really like.” Incoming! – a batch of vintage commercials spanning the years 1971 to ’75. Our star is 9-Lives’ Morris the Cat. Following the ol’ feline mascot, you’ll take in spots for Eveready batteries, Beautyrest mattresses, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

“Made crunchy to stay crunchy!” I’ve got a fine batch of early Seventies commercials for you this time around. We start with the magnificent Cap’n Crunch and his crewman Dave. Following that, there’s spots for All Detergent, Dawn dishwashing liquid, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Jell-O Soft Swirl, Rockwell Drill, Tastykake Mascot, Sugar Twin (1972-75)

“Treat your family like company.” Hello, and welcome to a warm August. Let’s dial back the commercial time machine to the years 1972 through 1975. First up, a spot for Jell-O’s Soft Swirl dessert. This one features Denise Nickerson of … Continue reading