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: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

Here’s a high quality batch of commercials from the 1974-75 era. The fun starts with G.I. Joe and moves on to Stove Top Stuffing (with rice!), the RCA XL-100 TV system, and finally, United Airlines “Friendship Service.” Re-live it. G.I. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Plymouth Volaré, Ore-Ida Fries, United Airlines, The Perfect Cup (1976)

We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and 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 Commercials (Buried Treasures): Fab, Schlitz, Polaroid, United Airlines (1971-76)

*Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* From 1971, we have spots for Fab “Lemon Freshened” detergent and Schlitz beer. From 1976, it’s the Polaroid SX-70 camera … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears,’ Chex Mix, Samsonite, United Airlines (1976)

Alrighty, it’s time for a little 1976. As per usual, I have four vintage commercials lined up for you. First, a rare curiosity. Two cast members from The Bad News Bears in a spot for Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & … Continue reading