70s Holiday Commercials: Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha Beta & Angels Xmas Trees, ‘Jack Frost’ Special (1976-79)

“Just slice, shape, and bake.” A very fine Christmas Eve, and hearty holiday greetings to all Bionic Friends! Let’s take in a batch of freshly-baked December commercials from 1976 and ’79. You’ll find vintage spots for Pillsbury Sugar Cookies, Alpha … 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: Franco-American Rotini, Heinz Ketchup, Shout, VW Rabbit (1976)

If you joined us in recent days you may have guessed that this batch of seventies commercials is focused on 1976. We’ve got spots for Franco-American Rotini, Heinz Ketchup’s famed “Anticipation” campaign, Shout stain remover, and the Volkswagen Rabbit. Have … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Burger King, Charms Pop, Chevy Nova, Timex (1970-71)

I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hertz, Mattel’s Rock Flowers, Aurora Derby, Sheraton (1970-73)

“It’s a race track in your own home. “ Here’s what we’ve uncovered for you today – a quartet of classic commercials from the years 1970 through 1973. First up, Hertz Rent-a-Car, followed by Mattel’s Rock Flowers dolls, the Aurora … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Cattanooga Cats’: ‘Story Of My Life’ (1970)

Hanna-Barbera’s Cattanooga Cats originally ran on ABC from September, 1969 through September, 1971. 17 episodes were produced. The Cattanooga Cats were a feline band of musicians; Kitty Jo (Julie Bennett), Country (Bill Callaway), Scoots (Jim Begg) and Groove (Casey Kasem). … Continue reading