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: Log Cabin Syrup, Cream Of Wheat, Pyramid Game, Ford Fiesta (1977-78)

“Butter lovers truly love it!” OK, let’s set out some fresh commercials. These tasty choices hail from 1977 and ’78. We’ll start off with Log Cabin Buttered Syrup and slide into spots for Cream of Wheat and Hasbro’s Pyramid board … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Shake ‘N Bake, Cheer, Garanimals & more (1975-79)

“Better than frying.” It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ’77 Ford Granada, RinseNVac, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, Tums (1976)

Let’s get another batch of fine vintage commercials up on the site. All four of the following are from 1976. You’ll enjoy spots for the 1977 Ford Granada, RinseNVac carpet cleaner, Breast O’Chicken Tuna, and Tums (with Hamilton Camp). Roll … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Ford Wagons, Kellogg’s Special K, Yellow Pages, Geritol (1973)

Happy Friday and Fourth of July weekend! Those following closely may have guessed that the commercials on view today aired in 1973. Tap them play buttons and enjoy vintage spots for the Ford Country Squire wagon, Kellogg’s Special K cereal, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading