70s Commercials: KitKat, ‘Datsun Saves,’ ‘Charlie’s Angles’ Hideaway House, Stouffer’s (1976-77)

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“Chocolatey, crispy KitKat.”

Time for some fresh, mid-Seventies commercial action. To start us off, a spot for KitKat featuring a pair of big cats. This “unexpected lions” theme ran for a good few years.

Following on from that wafer-filled goodness, we have commercials for Datsun wagons, Charlie’s Angels Hideaway House toy, and Stouffer’s Crepes. So fancy!

KITKAT CANDY COMMERCIAL (1976)

KitKat chocolate candy bar commercial featuring the two lions theme. Spot aired October 1976.

‘DATSUN SAVES’ WAGON COMMERCIAL (1976)

Humorous Datsun 610 & 710 5-Door Wagons commercial featuring a dynamite escape. Actor Ron Carey appears briefly. Spot aired May 1976.

‘CHARLIE’S ANGELS’ HIDEAWAY HOUSE TOY COMMERCIAL (1977)

Hasbro ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Hideaway House toy commercial featuring Sabrina, Kelly & Kris dolls. Narrator may be Judy Strangis. Spot aired circa 1977.

STOUFFER’S CREPES COMMERCIAL (1977)

Stouffer’s Crepes commercial featuring apple streusel, mushroom, and chicken varieties. Spot aired June 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Morgan Freeman For Sure, Pelé For Pepsi, Fleischmann’s, Tony’s Pizza (1975-76)

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

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

More Charlie’s Angels toys: 70s Spots: Shirley Jones & Shaun Cassidy (1978), ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys (1977)

More Stouffer’s: 70s Commercials: NBC ‘Proud As A Peacock,’ Stouffer’s Stuffed Peppers, United Airlines, Roman Meal (1979)

70s Commercials: Morgan Freeman For Sure, Pelé For Pepsi, Fleischmann’s, Tony’s Pizza (1975-76)

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“You’ll be drier. We’re Sure.”

Here’s a set of vintage commercials from 1975 and ’76. First up, the man with the golden tones, Morgan Freeman, in a spot for Sure Antiperspirant.

After that, it’s soccer star Pelé for Pepsi, character actor Jack Eagle as Mr. Cholesterol for Fleischmann’s Margarine, and a rare spot for Tony’s frozen pizza. Mangia!

MORGAN FREEMAN FOR SURE (1975)

Sure Antiperspirant Spray commercial featuring actor Morgan Freeman. Spot aired May 1975.

PELE FOR PEPSI (1975)

Pepsi Cola commercial featuring soccer star Pelé. Spot aired August 1975.

FLEISCHMANN’S MARGARINE ‘MR. CHOLESTEROL’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Fleischmann’s Margarine commercial featuring the Mr. Cholesterol mascot (Jack Eagle). Spot aired October 1976.

TONY’S FROZEN PIZZA COMMERCIAL (1976)

Tony’s Frozen Pizza commercial featuring a supermarket re-stocker. Spot aired October 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Grandpa Walton’ For Arby’s, Charmin, Lemon Pledge, ABC Fall TV Preview (1974-75)

More Sure: Daily 70s Spot #472, 473: Safeguard & Sure (1976)

More Morgan Freeman: Sunday 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer & Tums (1976 & ’79)

More Pepsi: 70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

More Pelé: 70s Spots: Pete Rose, Pele, Don Knotts for Atari

70s Commercials: ‘Grandpa Walton’ For Arby’s, Charmin, Lemon Pledge, ABC Fall TV Preview (1974-75)

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“Beef. Arby’s piles it on.”

We’re into 1974 and ’75 in today’s post. Firstly, it’s ol’ Will Geer of The Waltons in a spot for Arby’s. Following that, you’ll find good lookers for Charmin (with Dick Wilson and Raggedy Ann), Lemon Pledge (with George Montgomery), and a preview of ABC’s Fall TV line-up featuring:

The Odd Couple, The Streets of San Francisco, Happy Days, The Rookies, Marcus Welby M.D., That’s My Mama, Harry O, Paper Moon, Nakia, Everything Money Can’t Buy, Kodiak, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Sonny Comedy Revue, Get Christie Love!, The New Land, The Texas Wheelers, and Where’s the Fire?. If you’re scratching your head over this last one, Where’s the Fire? never made it past the pilot episode. Have fun!

‘GRANDPA WALTON’ FOR ARBY’S (1975)

Arby’s restaurant commercial featuring actor Will Geer (‘Grandpa’ on ‘The Waltons’) and a 49 cent cartoon glass offer. Spot aired February 1975.

CHARMIN: MR. WHIPPLE & RAGGEDY ANN COMMERCIAL (1975)

Charmin Bath Tissue commercial featuring Mr. Whipple (Dick Wilson) and a Raggedy Ann & Andy doll offer. Spot aired in 1975.

LEMON PLEDGE SPRAY & WAX COMMERCIAL (GEORGE MONTGOMERY, 1974)

Johnson Lemon Pledge Spray & Paste Wax furniture polish commercial featuring actor-spokesperson George Montgomery. Spot aired November 1974.

ABC FALL TV SHOWS PREVIEW (1974)

ABC evening television series preview for Fall 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Comet Mascot, Beatles Bootleg, Home Pride, Duncan Hines (1973-74)

More Arby’s: 70s Commercials: Maxwell House, Arby’s, ‘Love My Carpet,’ Buick Century (1979)

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

More Pledge: 70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

More ABC: 70s Spots: ‘Owen Marshall’ & ‘The Crooked Hearts’ ABC Promos (1972)

70s Commercials: Comet Mascot, Beatles Bootleg, Home Pride, Duncan Hines (1973-74)

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“Everything’s under control…with Comet.”

Well, hello. Happy September! It’s high time we had an update here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get into some circa ’73-’74, starting off with a Comet Cleanser commercial featuring longtime mascot Josephine the Plumber (Jane Withers) and actor Hattie Winston from The Electric Company.

Following that beauty, we have spots for a weird, wonderful, and highly unauthorized Beatles bootleg Alpha Omega, Home Pride Buttertop Bread, and Duncan Hines Brownie Mix. Enjoy ’em.

Oh, I almost forgot – as a bonus, we also have another of those pre-Bicentennial spots. This one stars Bella Abzug.

COMET ‘JOSEPHINE THE PLUMBER’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Comet Cleanser commercial featuring Jane Withers as Josephine the Plumber and Hattie Winston as the daughter-in-law. Spot aired Fall 1973.

RARE BEATLES ‘ALPHA OMEGA’ BOOTLEG LP COMMERCIAL (1973)

The Beatles ‘Alpha Omega’ unauthorized compilation album commercial featuring vinyl and 8-track tapes. Spot aired in 1973.

HOME PRIDE BUTTER TOP BREAD & ROLLS COMMERCIAL (1974)

Home Pride Butter Top Bread and Soft Dinner Rolls commercial. Spot aired March 1974.

DUNCAN HINES BROWNIE MIX COMMERCIAL (1974)

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix commercial featuring a liquid chocolate flavor packet. Spot aired October 1974.

‘200 YRS AGO TODAY’ (AUG 24, 1975 – CBS)

CBS & Shell Bicentennial lead-up segment for August 24, 1775 featuring New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug. Spot aired August 24, 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

More Comet: 70s Commercials: Wesson Oil, Chef Boyardee, Comet, Playtex Girdle (1970)

More Hattie Winston: Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’ Intro (1976) & ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ (1972)

More Beatles: Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

More Home Pride: 70s Spots: Home Pride ‘Butter Top’ Bread (1978)

More Duncan Hines: 70s Commercials: Cheer, Duncan Hines, Dawn, Orange Plus (1973)

70s Commercials: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

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“It’s just what you’ve been crying for.”

Howdy, ‘Disco denizens! It’s circa’ 72 today, and I’ve got the usual quartet of vintage ads for you, plus a pre-Bicentennial extra-special video that aired 50 years ago on this very day.

First up, a spot for French’s Mustard with Onion Bits (starring Phil Leeds). Following that, feast your eyes on commercials for Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Arrid Extra Dry Antiperspirant, and Bonus Detergent (with Ron McLarty).

Lastly, a special August 17th video from CBS & Shell that takes a look at this day 250 years ago during the American Revolution. Sheesh. I was 8 years old when this segment aired in 1975. Where has the time gone?

FRENCH’S MUSTARD WITH ONION BITS COMMERCIAL (1972)

French’s Mustard With Onion Bits commercial featuring actor Phil Leeds. Spot aired March 1972.

CAP’N CRUNCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1972, ANIMATED)

Animated Quaker Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal commercial featuring Smedley the Elephant. Cap’n VO by Daws Butler. Hunter VO by Paul Frees. Animation likely by Jay Ward Studios. Spot aired circa 1972.

ARRID EXTRA DRY COMMERCIAL (1972)

Arrid Extra Dry Unscented Antiperspirant Spray commercial featuring fragrance notes. Spot aired February 1972.

BONUS DETERGENT ‘FREE TOWELS’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Bonus Heavy Duty Detergent commercial featuring a red, white, and blue towels offer. The dad appears to be actor Ron McLarty. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess late 1973 to early ’75).

BICENTENNIAL VIDEO: ‘200 YRS AGO TODAY’ (AUG 17, 1975 – CBS)

CBS & Shell Bicentennial lead-up segment for August 17, 1775 featuring Brown University President, Donald Hornig . Spot aired August 17, 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

More French’s: Daily 70s Spot: French’s Gravy (1974)

More Cap’n Crunch: Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal Commercial (Late 1970s)

More Arrid: 70s Spots: Arrid Extra Dry & Vitalis (Pete Maravich, 1970)

More Bonus Detergent: 70s Commercials: Charmin, Brunswick, Grape-Nuts, Colgate & More! (1970-79)

70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

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“Thomas’ promises.”

Greetings, all. Apologies for getting behind on the posting. Here’s a nifty lot of vintage commercials from the early Seventies – circa 1970 to ’71.

First up, it’s Thomas’ English Muffins with a familiar looking package and unfamiliar topping suggestions. Following that, we’ve got Right Guard, Spic and Span (with Ron Carey), and another King Vitaman Cereal spot (with voices by Joe Flynn & Daws Butler). I hope you find the memories more than satisfactory.

THOMAS’ ENGLISH MUFFINS COMMERCIAL (1971)

Thomas’ English Muffins commercial featuring a variety of suggested toppings. Spot aired October 1971.

RIGHT GUARD ANTIPERSPIRANT COMMERCIAL (1971)

Right Guard antiperspirant spray commercial featuring street interviews (actor portrayals). Spot aired October 1971.

SPIC AND SPAN COMMERCIAL (RON CAREY, EARLY 1970S)

Spic and Span floor cleaner commercial featuring actor Ron Carey. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1971-73).

KING VITAMAN CEREAL ‘BLUE BARON’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

Animated Quaker King Vitaman Cereal commercial featuring the Blue Baron (Daws Butler) and King Vitaman (Joe Flynn). End narration by Paul Frees. Animation likely by Jay Ward Studios. Spot aired in 1970.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘My Bologna,’ Secret, Alpo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1979)

More Right Guard: 70s Spots: Right Guard (Parker Stevenson, 1971) & Dial Antiperspirant (1974)

More King Vitaman: 70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)