70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

Happy Tuesday! And, why is it never “Happy Tuesday”? Today, I’ve got a batch of early seventies commercials on tap. First, a fun, animated spot for King Vitaman cereal featuring the voice of Joe Flynn. Following that, there’s Romper Room’s … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bee Gees, ‘Lonely Days’ (1970)

A very good Monday to you. It’s the top of the week and time for some seventies music. Let’s watch and listen to the Bee Gees in a promo film for “Lonely Days.” “Lonely Days” appeared on the 2 Years … Continue reading

70s Commercials: 7-11, Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars, CBS Friday, ‘Amityville Horror’ (1979)

1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading

From The Vault: 70s Ad: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal (1970)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco October 20, 2014.* “A new pre-sweetened cereal that kids really love.” Save an incredible 7 cents! Daily 70s Ad #282: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal originally appeared in the October 16, 1970 issue of LIFE … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Merle Haggard, ‘Entertainer Of The Year’ (1970)

Here’s a great shot of Merle Haggard from the October 24, 1970 issue of Cash Box magazine. Can’t say I’m a fan of “Okie From Muskogee,” but there’s a hundred other Haggard songs I do enjoy. So, let’s listen to … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Spaceship Honeycomb,’ 7-Up, Fritos, Ford Mustang (1978-79)

All aboard the Spaceship Honeycomb! Today, we’ve got four commercials from the 1978 to ’79 period. The star attraction is an animated spot for Post Honeycomb cereal. After that, you’ll feast your eyes on commercials for 7-Up, Fritos corn chips, … Continue reading