70s Commercials: Star-Kist ‘Sorry, Charlie,’ Playskool Bikes, Hills Bros Coffee, Toro Mower (1976)

“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 … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Bazooka Bubblegum, McDonald’s Breakfast, Kraft Cheese, ‘Flick Your Bic!’ (1975)

“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 … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: The Farmer Says Toy, Libby’s Fruit Float, Serta, Lancers Rosé (1973-74)

“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 … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Chiclets, Dinty Moore, Shake ‘N Bake, Whirlpool Dishwasher (1972)

“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 … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Do Bee Dough Toy, TWA, Cap’n Crunch, Charmin (1970-71)

“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 … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris, Amex, Radio Shack Stereo, Spray’n Wash (1979)

“9-Lives, you’ve got my motor running.” Hello there and happy August! We’re overdue for a post so, let’s get right into 1979. First up, another commercial for 9-Lives cat food starring Morris the Cat (John Erwin & Corinne Orr voice … Continue reading →