70s Commercials: Presto Burger, Hugabee’s Doll, La Choy, Rain Barrel (1975-76)

We’re spooling the reels back to 1975 & 1976 today. Right ahead, you’ll find 30: second wonders for Presto Burger (with Marc McClure, Nora Denney, and Paul Barselou), Romper Room’s Hugabee’s dolls, La Choy Chinese vegetables, and Rain Barrel fabric softener (with Carla Borelli). I hope the memories amaze and delight.

PRESTO BURGER COOKER COMMERCIAL (1975)

Presto Burger electric hamburger cooker commercial. The first woman is actor Nora “Dodo” Denney (‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’). The actor in the green shirt is Marc McClure (‘Superman,’ ‘Back to the Future’). The older actor with the checked shirt is Paul Barselou. Spot aired November 1975.

HUGABEE’S DOLL COMMERCIAL (HASBRO, 1975)

Hasbro Romper Room Hugabee’s doll commercial featuring a Wedding Dress outfit. Spot aired in 1975-76.

LA CHOY ‘POTLUCK’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Beatrice Foods La Choy Chinese food canned vegetables commercial featuring a potluck theme. Spot aired March 1976.

RAIN BARREL FABRIC SOFTENER COMMERCIAL (1976)

Rain Barrel fabric softener commercial featuring a comparison to ye olde times. The “old fashioned” actor is Carla Borelli (‘The Betty White Show’). Spot aired January 1976 (produced in ’75).

Previously on 70s Commercials: Colgate, Chrysler LeBaron,’Coke Adds Life!,’ Pepto-Bismol (1977-78)

More Marc McClure: 70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)

More Dolls: 70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

More La Choy: 70s Spots: Sara Lee Cakes & La Choy Chinese Food (1978)

More Carla Borelli: 70s Spots: Greg Brady For Shasta & More

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