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)

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)