“We’ve got meaty taste in the bag.”

A very good February to you! Here’s a batch of commercials that ran in 1979. Starting off, we have a spot for Gravy Train featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. After that, a classic spot for Miracle Whip, Mr. Muscle, and NBC’s evening line-up spotlighting Diff’rent Strokes.

Sharp eyes will notice the same actor starring in the Gravy Train and Mr. Muscle spots. She worked a ton in the Seventies, but I haven’t yet been able to identify her. Do leave a comment if you know. That said, dive into these new time capsules and enjoy!

GRAVY TRAIN ‘DOG DINER’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{General Foods Gravy Train dog food commercial featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. Spot aired circa 1978-79.}

CLASSIC MIRACLE WHIP ‘EMPTY JAR’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing commercial featuring a late-night eater and an empty jar. Narrator sounds like John Bartholomew Tucker. Spot aired early 1979.}

MR. MUSCLE COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Mr. Muscle Oven Cleaner commercial featuring a singing chorus. Spot aired March 1979.}

‘DIFF’RENT STROKES’ EVENING LINE-UP PROMO (NBC, 1979)

_{NBC TV promo featuring ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ ‘Bob Hope Special,’ ‘Hello, Larry,’ and ‘Sweepstakes.’ Spot aired March 1979. Narration by Casey Kasem.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Stove Top Stuffing, Parkay Margarine, Gillette Foamy, UR Board Game (1977-78)

More Gravy Train: 70s Spots: Pepsodent & Gravy Train (1975), The Osmonds & ‘Beatlemania’ (1978)

More Miracle Whip: 70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

More NBC TV: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)