70s Commercials: The Farmer Says Toy, Libby’s Fruit Float, Serta, Lancers Rosé (1973-74)

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“It’s a whole barnyard of fun.”

Greetings, all. Time for another mind-altering batch of vintage commercials. We’re still in the early Seventies this time, peeking into 1973 and ’74.

First up, a toy I had myself as a toddler near the start of the decade – Mattel’s The Farmer Says. Holy cow! Following that flashback, spots for Libby’s Fruit Float, Serta mattresses (with the magnificent Joey Heatherton), and Lancer’s wine. Drink up and be merry.

THE FARMER SAYS TOY COMMERCIAL (MATTEL, 1973)

Mattel The Farmer Says See ‘N Say talking toy commercial featuring the built-in sounds of a duck, frog, horse, dog, sheep, turkey, cat, bird, pig, coyote, rooster, and cow. Spot aired November 1973.

LIBBY’S FRUIT FLOAT DESSERT COMMERCIAL (1973)

Libby’s Fruit Float commercial featuring a family meal. Spot aired November 1973.

JOEY HEATHERTON FOR SERTA SLEEPER (EARLY 1970S)

Serta Perfect Sleeper commercial starring actor-dancer Joey Heatherton. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1972-74).

LANCERS ROSE WINE COMMERCIAL (1974)

Lancers Rosé wine from Portugal commercial featuring outdoor scenes of ‘the good life.’ Spot aired April 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Chiclets, Dinty Moore, Shake ‘N Bake, Whirlpool Dishwasher (1972)

More Mattel toys: Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Snoopy’s ‘Snap-Tite’ Sopwith (1970)

More Libby’s: 70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

More Lancers: Daily 70s Spot #414: Lancers Wine (1974)

70s Commercials: Chiclets, Dinty Moore, Shake ‘N Bake, Whirlpool Dishwasher (1972)

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“Get a little kick from Chiclets!”

Hello, hello. I’m still here. Glad you are too. Let’s get right into it.

Today, we’ve landed in 1972 and the first vintage commercial on display is for Chiclets. Is it a gum or a candy? It’s both! Me and my sweet tooth used to love these. How about yourselves?

Following that, scope out spots for Dinty Moore stew, Shake ‘N Bake (with John Braden as Pete the Butcher), and Whirlpool dishwashers. Rumble tumble it.

CHICLETS GUM JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1972)

Chiclets gum commercial featuring Peppermint, Pepsin, Spearmint, Fruit, Cinnamon, and Tiny Size Candy Coated flavors. One of the singers may be Mae Questel. Spot aired March 1972.

DINTY MOORE ANIMATED MASCOT COMMERCIAL (1972)

Animated Hormel Dinty Moore Beef Stew commercial featuring a singing mascot. Spot aired Fall 1972.

SHAKE ‘N BAKE ‘PETE THE BUTCHER’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Shake ‘n Bake commercial featuring spokesperson Pete the Butcher (John Braden). Spot aired March 1972.

WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER COMMERCIAL (1972)

Whirlpool Corporation dishwasher commercial featuring modern improvements for the Seventies. Spot aired November 1972.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Do Bee Dough Toy, TWA, Cap’n Crunch, Charmin (1970-71)

More Dinty Moore: 70s Commercials: Funny Face Drink Mix, Dixie Cups & More (1973)

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

More Whirlpool: 70s Commercials: Budweiser, Whirlpool, Haley’s M-O, Pledge (1972-73)

70s Commercials: Do Bee Dough Toy, TWA, Cap’n Crunch, Charmin (1970-71)

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“You can make lots of funny playmates.”

Howdy, lil’ pardners. Time for a Romper Room toy commercial from right around the start of the Seventies. Anyone have or remember the Do Bee Dough Machine? Perhaps the spot below will shake the dust off your memory banks.

Commercials following that dough and plastic menagerie feature TWA (with Peter Boyle and Val Bisoglio), Cap’n Crunch cereal, and Charmin (with Dick Wilson as evil mastermind, Mr. Whipple). Roll into ’em.

DO BEE DOUGH MACHINE TOY COMMERCIAL (1970)

Hasbro Romper Room Do Bee Dough Machine toy commercial. Spot aired circa 1970-71.

TWA COMMERCIAL (PETER BOYLE, 1970)

TWA (Trans World Airlines) commercial featuring actors Peter Boyle and Val Bisoglio, and a new private Customs Building. Spot aired April 1970.

CAP’N CRUNCH CEREAL ‘GALAPAGOS ISLANDS’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

Animated Quaker Cap’n Crunch cereal commercial featuring a tortoise race on the Galapagos Islands. Animation by Jay Ward Studios. Vocal talent includes Daws Butler, Bill Scott, and June Foray. Spot aired circa 1971.

CHARMIN: ‘WHIPPLE & WALDO’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Charmin bathroom tissue commercial featuring Mr. Whipple (Dick Wilson) and Waldo the dog. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1970-72).

Previously on 70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris, Amex, Radio Shack Stereo, Spray’n Wash (1979)

More Romper Room toys: 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Clairol True Brunette, Weebles Camper, Bisquick (1972)

More TWA: 70s Spots: Flair Pens, Alka-Seltzer, TWA, RCA (1974-77)

More Cap’n Crunch: 70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

More Charmin: 70s Commercials: Crest ‘Mr. Goodwin,’ Charmin, REA Air Express, Budweiser (1972-74)

70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris, Amex, Radio Shack Stereo, Spray’n Wash (1979)

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“9-Lives, you’ve got my motor running.”

Hello there and happy August! We’re overdue for a post so, let’s get right into 1979. First up, another commercial for 9-Lives cat food starring Morris the Cat (John Erwin & Corinne Orr voice overs).

Following that tasty morsel, soak up spots for American Express (with Fran Tarkenton), Radio Shack stereos, and Spray’n Wash. I hope they bring you merry mellow memories.

9-LIVES PRESENTS: ‘MORRIS & THE MOUSE’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

9-Lives cat food commercial featuring famed mascot Morris the Cat and a wind-up mouse. Morris VO by John Erwin. Owner VO by Corinne Orr. Spot aired December 1979.

AMERICAN EXPRESS ‘RUGBY’ COMMERCIAL (FRAN TARKENTON, 1979)

American Express (Amex) commercial featuring football player-TV host, Fran Tarkenton playing English Rugby. Spot aired October 1979.

RADIO SHACK STEREO SYSTEM COMMERCIAL (1979)

Radio Shack commercial featuring a Realistic brand stereo system. Spot aired September 1979.

SPRAY’N WASH ‘NEW DRESS’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Spray’n Wash commercial featuring a messy anniversary dinner. Spot aired September 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ball Park Franks, Polavision Movies, Life Savers, Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes (1977-78)

More 9-Lives & Morris: 70s Spots: 9-Lives & Bran Chex (1977)

More American Express: 70s Spots: Canon Camera (Peggy Fleming) & American Express (Steve Cauthen, 1979)

More Radio Shack: 70s Spots: Radio Shack Tape Recorder & TRS-80 Computer (1978)

More Spray’n Wash: Daily 70s Spot: Betty White for Spray ‘n Wash (1976)

70s Commercials: Ball Park Franks, Polavision Movies, Life Savers, Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes (1977-78)

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“They plump when you cook ’em!”

It’s high time we had a fresh post here! Step right up for a quartet of late Seventies commercials. Our star is Ball Park Franks and their famed “Plump” campaign.

Following that not-naughty-at-all commercial enjoy spots for Polaroid Polavision Instant Movies, Life Savers candy, and Reader’s Digest 450k Sweepstakes. You gotta be in it to win it!

BALL PARK FRANKS ‘PLUMP WHEN YOU COOK ‘EM!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Ball Park Franks hot dogs commercial featuring expanding frankfurters and a jaunty jingle. Spot aired June 1978.

POLAROID POLAVISION INSTANT MOVIES COMMERCIAL (1978)

Polaroid Polavision instant movies commercial featuring a movie camera and player. Spot aired October 1978.

CLASSIC LIFE SAVERS CANDY COMMERCIAL (1977)

Classic Life Savers Wild Cherry roll candy commercial featuring little sister, Karen and her brother. Spot aired May 1977.

READER’S DIGEST ‘$450K SWEEPSTAKES’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

‘Reader’s Digest’ magazine $450,000 Sweepstakes commercial. Spot aired early January 1977 (likely produced in ’76).

Previously on 70s Commercials: Suave Shampoo, ‘Datsun Saves,’ BASF Cassettes, Friskies Dog Food (1976)

More Polaroid: Daily 70s Spot: Polaroid ‘Polavision Instant Movies’ (1978)

More Life Savers: 70s Spots: Life Savers Gum & Kool-Aid (1974)

70s Commercials: Suave Shampoo, ‘Datsun Saves,’ BASF Cassettes, Friskies Dog Food (1976)

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“Suave does what theirs does for less than half the price.”

Hey, hey, hey! What do you say? It’s time for some vintage commercials today. First up, Suave shampoo in multiple, sweet-smelling varieties.

After that, spots for the Datsun 710 “Economy Car,” BASF cassette tapes, and Friskies Dinners dog food. That’s right, “dog food,” not “cat food.” I hope you find them all to your liking, Bionic Faithful.

SUAVE STRAWBERRY SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1976)

Helene Curtis Suave Shampoo commercial featuring Strawberry, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth, and Jasmine varieties. Narration by Jackson Beck. Spot aired June 1976.

‘DATSUN SAVES’ 710 CAR COMMERCIAL (1976)

Datsun 710 car commercial featuring a family in a showroom. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired April 1976.

BASF CASSETTE TAPE COMMERCIAL (1976)

BASF Studio & Performance Series cassette recording tape commercial featuring a couple hallucinating. Spot aired May 1976.

FRISKIES DINNERS DOG FOOD COMMERCIAL (1976)

Carnation Friskies Dinners Dog Food commercial featuring a hungry German Shepherd. Spot aired in 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Gulden’s Mustard, Premium Saltines, Mr. Mushroom, Kawasaki Motorcycles (1975)

More Datsun: 70s Spots: Datsun ‘Saves’ & ‘We Are Driven’ (1979)

More Friskies: Daily 70s Ad: Friskies ‘Kissing Pets’ (1971)