70s Commercials: Van Camp’s Beans, Betty Crocker Potatoes, Simplicity Lawn Tractor, Ford Pickups (1976)

“Simply super great!”

Hello there! It’s time for some hearty 1976 commercials. This time around, we turn the spotlight on Van Camp’s Beans. Try not to be disturbed by the scary clown in this one.

After that spot of deliciousness, roll into ads for Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes, the Simplicity Lawn Tractor, and Ford Pickup Trucks. These mid-Seventies spots are ready to tug on your memory lobes. When you’re feeling ready – hit the clickers below.

VAN CAMP’S BROWN SUGAR BEANS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Van Camp’s Pork and Beans & Brown Sugar Beans commercial featuring a County Fair. Spot aired October 1976.

BETTY CROCKER AU GRATIN POTATOES COMMERCIAL (1976)

Betty Crocker commercial featuring Au Gratin Potatoes. Spot aired December 1976.

SIMPLICITY LAWN TRACTOR COMMERCIAL (1976)

Simplicity commercial featuring an 8 horsepower Lawn Tractor. Spot aired May 1976.

FORD PICKUPS TRUCKS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Ford Trucks commercial featuring 12 years of Test Driver Demonstrations. Spot aired May 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Maxwell House, AMC Pacer, Pro-Keds, Timex (1975)

More Van Camp’s: 70s Spots: Wesson Oil & Van Camp’s Pork & Beans (1972 & ’74)

More Betty Crocker: 70s Commercials: Betty Crocker Potatoes, Clairol Hair-Painting, Scout Truck, ‘Grizzly Adams’ (1975)

More Ford Trucks: 70s Spots: Ford Pickup ‘Whistler’s Mother’ & Ford Granada ‘Wedding’ (1977)

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70s Commercials: Van Camp’s Beans, Betty Crocker Potatoes, Simplicity Lawn Tractor, Ford Pickups (1976) — 1 Comment

  1. This made my heart ache a little, grew up on a farm and my dad only bought Ford trucks. Even after he sold the farm in 85 and my parents moved to town…he still only drove Ford pickups until his passing in 2001. Thanks for the look back BD