70s Commercials: Stick Shifters Toys, Caravelle, Product 19, Twice As Nice (1970-73)

We’re hanging out in the early seventies for this batch of commercials. Leading off, it’s Hasbro’s Stick Shifters Hatch Backs racers. After that, take in spots for Peter Paul’s Caravelle candy bar, Kellogg’s Product 19 cereal (with ‘Whitey’ Ford), and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cheetos, Triscuit, Grape-Nuts, Wisk (1979)

It’s 1979 and we’re flipping the channels to a fine assortment of commercials. First up, we have the great Jonathan Winters playing multiple roles in a spot for Cheetos. Following that, it’s Triscuit wafers, Grape-Nuts & yogurt, and Wisk “Ring … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dodge ‘Power Wagons,’ Polaroid, Dean Witter, GM (1977-78)

1977 and 1978 on display today. Tune in for commercials featuring Dodge Power Wagon pickups, Polaroid One-Step cameras (with Vernee Watson and Barrie Youngfellow), Dean Witter, and General Motors. ’79 DODGE ‘POWER WAGONS’ COMMERCIAL (1978) 1979 model Dodge ‘Power Wagon’ … Continue reading

Music For Monday: People’s Choice, ‘Party Is A Groovy Thing’ (1974)

Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Doritos, Arthur Treacher’s, Wiener Wrap, Cheerios (1976)

In the “Better Late Than Never Department” – we have Friday’s set of seventies commercials. This hearty, edible batch keeps a focus on 1976. You’ll find spots for Nacho Cheese Doritos (with long-running representative Avery Schreiber), Arthur Treacher’s Fish & … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

It’s a mid-seventies thing this time around with Armour Star Bacon leading off. Following that, we’ve got Neo-Synephrine nasal spray, Nytol, and Automatic Vanish. Let the wild fun unspool! ARMOUR STAR BACON COMMERCIAL (1974) Armour Star Bacon commercial featuring an … Continue reading