70s Commercials: Cinnamon Crunch, Grape-Nuts, Carnation Slender, Allstate (1970-71)

“Three adventures on every box.” Howdy! We’re rolling it all the way back to the top of the Seventies for four vintage commercials from the 1970-71 era. Firstly, take in a spot for Cap’n Crunch’s Cinnamon Crunch cereal with a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)

“Good for you – and your budget too.” Pull up a chair and settle in for some vintage commercials. Today’s spots feature Vicki Lawrence, Robert Young, and the Flintstones. Carnation Instant Milk Commercial (Vicki Lawrence, 1977) Carnation Instant Milk with … Continue reading

70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Carnation Breakfast (1972)

“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’ve gotta have a cup of tea!” Our commercials today come in drinkable form. First, a 1972 spot from Lipton Tea featuring an attention-grabbing kettle whistle. Second, a spot from October ’72 showing off … Continue reading

70s Spots: Carnation Instant Breakfast & Coffee Mate (Agnes Moorehead, 1970)

“Try it in a cup. You’ll never give it up.” A pair of Carnation commercials from May of 1970 lined up today. First, we find Agnes Moorehead (Bewitched) backstage with her Coffee Mate. Second, good ol’ Dave Madden (The Partridge … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #411: Carnation Instant Breakfast (1974)

“Here’s one answer to high food prices.” Hello, Bionic friends. Let’s move on to a 1974 theme this week. Here’s one for a product I remember lurking in my family’s 1970s kitchen cabinet – Carnation Instant Breakfast. The spot aired … Continue reading