70s Spots: Cadbury Chocolate Bar (1978) & Hostess Snacks (1979)

“You’ll get carried away with Cadbury.” Time for a pair of sweet treats. A commercial for Cadbury chocolate bars from November 1978, followed by a spot for Hostess snacks from September 1979. Cadbury Chocolate Bar Commercial (USA, 1978) Hostess Snacks … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hostess Snack Cakes (Ann Blyth, 1972 & ’74)

“Freshness never tasted so good.” A pair of Hostess snack cakes commercials featuring Academy Award-nominated actor, Ann Blyth (Mildred Pierce). Both of these spots seem to feature Blyth’s real family. The first aired in August of 1972. The second ran … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Hostess O’s Doughnuts (1974)

“The donut with filling in every bite.” Let’s take a giant bite out of our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a sugary one. A Hostess doughnut commercial featuring the now mostly-forgotten Hostess O’s brand. Spot aired in February of 1974. Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Hostess ‘King Ding Dong’ commercial (1971)

Today, we join delusional young Jimmy (who seems to be seeing things) for this Hostess “King Ding Dong” commercial from 1971. Just who declared this chocolate-covered, cream-filled little fellow king? I don’t know but he sure looks yummy. Attack! Daily … Continue reading