70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: United Airlines, Gaines Burgers, Wilson Tennis, Miller Lite (1977-78)

We’re hanging out in 1977 and ’78 for today’s batch of commercials. Take in spots for United Airlines, Gaines Burgers dog food with James Beard, the Wilson Extra tennis racquet, and Miller Lite with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. Have … Continue reading

70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)

1973 is the theme for today’s quartet of commercials. Click the clickers below for vintage spots for Buc-Wheats cereal, Jockey underwear with Yogi Berra, AMC, and Philco. Buc-Wheats Cereal Commercial (1973) General Mills Buc-Wheats cereal commercial featuring a stone-grinding water … Continue reading

70s Spots: Yankees Franks & Colonial Bacon (Billy Martin, 1978)

“The taste that takes you out to the ball game…at home.” Here’s a pair of commercials for our newly-arrived summer. New York Yankees Manager Billy Martin for Yankees Franks and Martin and Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox for … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Joe DiMaggio for Mr. Coffee (1975)

“America’s No.1 Selling Coffee Maker.” Our Daily 70s Spot is for Mr. Coffee and features the coffee maker’s long-time spokesman, “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. The commercial aired in December of 1975. Daily 70s Spot #116: Joe … Continue reading