70s Commercials: Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake, Chevy Monte Carlo, ‘Donny & Marie,’ Brach’s Chocolates (1977)

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“Taste the good things that bake – in a Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake!”

We’re back to Seventiesland today with commercials that originally aired in 1977. This time, our star attraction is a spot for Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake. You serve it right in the same pan you cook it in. Will wonders never cease?

Following that delicious delight, take in commercials for the Chevy Monte Carlo (with Don Galloway), an ABC promo for the Donny & Marie show and Cooley High, and Brach’s Chocolates. If you can handle the mind-blowing memories – click below.

BETTY CROCKER SNACKIN’ CAKE JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1977)

Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake commercial featuring a friendly jingle. Spot aired April 1977.

CHEVY MONTE CARLO COMMERCIAL (1977)

Chevrolet Monte Carlo car commercial featuring a 1932 Chevy Cabriolet. The actor is Don Galloway. Spot aired April 1977.

‘DONNY & MARIE’/’COOLEY HIGH’ ABC PROMO (1977)

ABC promo featuring the ‘Donny & Marie’ show and a presentation of the film ‘Cooley High.’ Main narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired April 1977.

BRACH’S CHOCOLATES COMMERCIAL (1977)

Brach’s chocolates commercial featuring chocolate-covered peanuts, mints, and cherries. Spot aired February 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Star-Kist ‘Sorry, Charlie,’ Playskool Bikes, Hills Bros Coffee, Toro Mower (1976)

More Betty Crocker: Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake (1974)

More Chevy Monte Carlo: 70s Commercials: Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel (1971), ’74 Chevy Monte Carlo & More

More Donny & Marie: 70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

More candy: 70s Commercials: ‘No Jelly’ Candy Bar, Avis, Grecian Formula, Liquid Gold (1972-73)

80s Commercials: Poppin’ Fresh, Paul Masson, ‘E.T.,’ Maxwell House, Fisher-Price, Orville Redenbacher, Nabisco Wheatsworth, Smucker’s (1980-83)

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“Oh, that Poppin’ Fresh dough!”

Eighties Week returns! In this neon-drenched batch of vintage commercials we cover the years 1980 to 1983. Our lead-off attraction is a spot for Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring the cute-as-a-button Doughboy mascot (voiced by Paul Frees).

After that tasty treat, load up spots for Paul Masson wine (with John Gielgud and James Harder), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Maxwell House coffee, Fisher-Price riding toys, Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Nabisco Wheatsworth crackers, and Smucker’s preserves. Have fun storming the 80s!

PILLSBURY POPPIN’ FRESH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES COMMERCIAL (1983)

Pillsbury Slice ‘n’ Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies commercial featuring the Poppin’ Fresh Doughboy mascot (VO Paul Frees).

PAUL MASSON WINE COMMERCIAL (JOHN GIELGUD, 1983)

Paul Masson Chablis wine commercial featuring actors John Gielgud and James Harder at a diplomatic treaty signing. Spot aired December 1983.

‘E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL’ TV TRAILER (1982)

Television trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.’ Spot aired December 1982.

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE ‘PERCOLATOR JINGLE’ COMMERCIAL (1981)

General Foods Maxwell House Master Blend Coffee commercial featuring a musical percolator pot. Spot aired October 1981 (produced in 1980).

FISHER-PRICE RIDING TOYS COMMERCIAL (1981)

Fisher-Price commercial featuring ‘The Riding Toys’; including the Creative Coaster. Spot aired October 1981 (possibly produced in the late 1970s.)

ORVILLE REDENBACHER’S GOURMET POPPING CORN COMMERCIAL (1981)

Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn commercial featuring a school dance. Spot aired October 1981.

NABISCO WHEATSWORTH CRACKERS COMMERCIAL (1980)

Nabisco Wheatsworth Stone Ground Crackers commercial featuring a ‘British’ chef. Spot aired September 1980.

‘WITH A NAME LIKE SMUCKER’S’ COMMERCIAL (1980)

Smucker’s Grape Jelly and Strawberry Preserves commercial featuring a well-known slogan. Narration by Mason Adams. Spot aired September 1980.

Previously on 80s Commercials: 80s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, Today’s Girl, Western Airlines, Pabst, A1, Hidden Valley Ranch, Nature Valley, Hardee’s (1980-83)

More Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh: 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Squoze, Doritos, Arby’s, Fruit Of The Loom Mascots (1976)

More Paul Masson: 70s Spots: Paul Masson Wine (Orson Welles) & Morton Steak House (1978)

More Spielberg movies: June 20, 1975: Jaws Released, Beaches Empty

More Maxwell House: 70s Spots: Maxwell House Coffee (Margaret Hamilton, 1976)

More Fisher-Price: Daily 70s Ad: Fisher-Price Toys (1974)

More Orville Redenbacher: 70s Commercials: Frosting Supreme, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, ‘Miss USA,’ Orville Redenbacher (1979)

More Nabisco: 70s Spots: Nabisco Lil’ Loaf & Lay’s Potato Chips (1974)

More Smucker’s: 70 Commercials: Baggies ‘Alligator,’ Rival Crock-Pot, Hanes Pantyhose, Smucker’s (1974-77)

60s Commercials: Crispy Critters, Singer, Peter Pan, Mercury Cougar, 9-Lives, Honeycomb, Funny Bones, Morton Salt (1965-69)

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“Post cereals make breakfast – a little bit better!”

Sixties Week is back! Sit back and relish this eight video collection of vintage commercials circa 1965 to ’69. We start off with Post’s Crispy Critters and roll into spots for Singer’s Golden Touch sewing machine, Peter Pan peanut butter, and the Mercury Cougar XR-7 (with Arnold Palmer and David Doyle).

Following that batch, feast your eyes on commercials for 9-Lives (with an early, possible debut of Morris the Cat), Honeycomb Cereal (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!), Parker Brother’s Funny Bones game, and finally, Morton Salt. What a trip!

CRISPY CRITTERS CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1965)

Animated Post Crispy Critters cereal commercial featuring Linus the Lionhearted (Sheldon Leonard VO) and new Orange Moose shapes. Spot aired circa 1965.

SINGER ‘GOLDEN TOUCH’ SEWING MACHINE COMMERCIAL (1966)

Singer Golden Touch sewing machine commercial featuring a golden-haired mother and daughter. Spot aired November 1966.

PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER COMMERCIAL (1967)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercial featuring ‘Peanut Butter People’ dancing and playing. Spot aired circa 1967.

MERCURY COUGAR XR-7 COMMERCIAL (ARNOLD PALMER, 1968)

Ford Mercury Cougar XR-7 car commercial featuring golfer Arnold Palmer and actor David Doyle. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired March 1968.

‘9-LIVES PRESENTS MORRIS’ COMMERCIAL (1969)

Early 9-Lives cat food commercial featuring mascot, Morris the Cat (voiced by John Erwin). Spot aired November 1969.

HONEYCOMB CEREAL ‘CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG’ TOY COMMERCIAL (1969)

Post Honeycomb cereal commercial featuring toy car giveaways from the movie ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ (released in December 1968). Spot aired circa early 1969.

FUNNY BONES GAME COMMERCIAL (PARKER BROS., 1969)

Parker Brothers Funny Bones card game commercial featuring a party of laughing friends. Spot aired November 1969.

MORTON SALT ‘WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS’ COMMERCIAL (1969)

Morton Salt commercial featuring a close-up look at the packaging, mascot, and logo. Spot aired December 1969.

Previously on 60s Commercials: Post Cereals, Rambler, Camay, Ultra Brite, Wish-Bone, Mr. Potato Head, Micrin (1966-69)

More Post cereals: 70s Spots: Post Honeycomb Cereal (The Hulk, 1977)

More Peter Pan: 70s Commercials: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Cheetos, Underwood Spreads, Purina Cat Chow (1972)

More Mercury: 70s Commercials: Dawn (Bruno Kirby), Armour Ham, Mercury Monarch, Rubbermaid (1974)

More 9-Lives: 70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

More Honeycomb: 70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

More Parker Brothers: Daily 70s Spot #459: Parker Bros’ ‘Pro Draft’ Game (1975)

More Morton Salt: 70s Spots: Hamburger Helper & Morton Lite Salt (1974)

70s Commercials: Star-Kist ‘Sorry, Charlie,’ Playskool Bikes, Hills Bros Coffee, Toro Mower (1976)

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“Sorry, Charlie!”

Hello! It’s time for a fresh batch of vintage commercials. This varied collection aired in 1976. First up, a fine animated spot for Star-Kist tuna starring mascot, Charlie (featuring the voices of Herschel Bernardi, Henry Corden, and Danny Dark).

Following that, spots for Playskool tyke bikes, Hills Bros coffee (with Sergio Franchi), and Toro mowers. Rev ’em up and go!

STAR-KIST TUNA ‘SORRY, CHARLIE!’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Animated Star-Kist Tuna commercial featuring Charlie the Tuna in a tennis match with an octopus. Charlie voiced by Herschel Bernardi. Yellow fish voiced by Henry Corden. Narration by Danny Dark. Spot aired July 1976 (produced in ’74).

PLAYSKOOL TOY BIKES COMMERCIAL (1976)

Playskool ‘Wheels for Tykes’ toy commercial featuring panda mascot Honest Herbie and the Tyke Bike, Big Scoot, and Good Humor bikes. Spot aired October 1976.

HILLS BROS BAVARIAN MINT COFFEE COMMERCIAL (SERGIO FRANCHI, 1976)

Hills Bros Bavarian Mint coffee commercial starring singer-actor Sergio Franchi. Spot aired in 1976.

TORO GUARDIAN MOWER COMMERCIAL (1976)

Toro Guardian lawnmower commercial featuring an acre in Kentucky. Spot aired May 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Bazooka Bubblegum, McDonald’s Breakfast, Kraft Cheese, ‘Flick Your Bic!’ (1975)

More Star-Kist: 70s Spots: Star-Kist Tuna, ‘Sorry, Charlie’

70s Commercials: Bazooka Bubblegum, McDonald’s Breakfast, Kraft Cheese, ‘Flick Your Bic!’ (1975)

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“The Sugarless Gum That’s Fun.”

Well, hello there. It’s update time at the ‘Disco and our destination is 1975. The first vintage commercial is for Bazooka Sugarless Bubble Gum.

Following that chewable memory, you can digest spots for McDonald’s breakfast menu, Kraft cheese, and the Bic Lighter. Flick, flick, flick!

BAZOOKA SUGARLESS BUBBLE GUM COMMERCIAL (1975)

Bazooka Sugarless Bubble Gum commercial aimed at moms. Spot aired March 1975.

MCDONALD’S ‘YOU’RE THE ONE!’ BREAKFAST COMMERCIAL (1975)

McDonald’s restaurant commercial featuring a breakfast meal and a famous jingle. Spot aired August 1975.

CLASSIC KRAFT CHEESE COMMERCIAL (1975)

Kraft Sharp Cheddar and Colby Cheese commercial featuring J.L. Kraft delivering a wheel of cheese. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired September 1975.

‘FLICK YOUR BIC!’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

Bic Butane lighter commercial featuring a well-known campaign slogan. Actors include Hap Lawrence, Loretta Tupper, and Lucy Lee Flippin. Narration by Orson Bean. Spot aired August 1975.

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

More McDonald’s: 70s Spots: Taco Bell (1978) & McDonald’s Breakfast (1979)

More Kraft Cheese: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ben-Gay, Kraft Cheese Singles, Parkay, Char-B-Que (1970-78)

More Bic: 70s Commercials: KFC, ‘Flick Your Bic!,’ GE Microwaves, Alberto VO5 (1976)

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)