70s Commercials: Evel Knievel For AMF, Atari, Right Guard, Clorox (1975-76)

“Built solid. Flashy and hip…” Back to the Seventies today with a quartet of commercials circa 1975-76. In pole position, we have Evel Knievel and his line of AMF kid’s bikes. After that, take a loving look at spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

“We take our kids seriously.” Alrighty, it’s time to get all the way back to the Seventies. Here’s a selection of vintage commercials from approximately 1970 to 1974. We start off with a nifty ABC promo for their “Funshine Saturday” … 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: RC Cola, Pringles, Zenith Recorder, Glass Plus (1977-78)

“Me and my RC!” Thirsty? The latest batch of vintage views covers 1977 and 1978. You’ll find commercials for RC Cola, A Pringles beach raft offer, Zenith’s cutting-edge Video Recorder, and Glass Plus. Do a barrel roll! RC COLA ‘SKY … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Chug-A-Lug A Lipton!,’ Poppin’ Fresh Crescent Rolls, Handi Wipes, GE Dishwasher (1976)

“Chug-a-Lug a Lipton!” On this installment of “Ye Olde Advertisements” we linger in the year 1976 for a few minutes. Have a loving look at spots for Lipton Iced Tea (“Chug-a-Lug a Lipton!,” Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh Crescent Rolls (with the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Prell Shampoo, RCA TVs, Anacin, Lipton Soup (1973-4)

“For Natural Beauty.” Welcome to April! In this round of vintage commercials we have spots produced in the 1973 to ’74 range. There’s a sexy, but “natural” ad for Prell Shampoo (exact air-date unknown), followed by RCA XL-100 TV sets, … Continue reading