70s Commercials: M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, Ty-D-Bol Man (1977)

“Melts in your mouth…not in your hand.” It’s 1977 this time around and I’ve got four quality commercials on-tap. Hit the clickers for spots featuring the M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, and everyone’s favorite Seventies mascot – … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Diet Pepsi, Kinney Shoes, Zenith TV, Crest Toy Offer (1976)

“Changing the taste of America.” Back to the Seventies today and it’s 1976 at the ‘Disco. Our star attraction is a jingle-led commercial for Diet Pepsi. Our guest stars are Kinney Shoes, Zenith “Zoom Remote” TVs (and actor Peter Hansen), … Continue reading

80s Commercials: Pabst Beer (Daniels & Washington), L’eggs, Jell-O, ‘Fame,’ Lysol, Meow Mix, IBM, Crispix (1980-83)

“Give that man a Blue Ribbon!” Eighties Week returns! Wear your sunglasses at night, hop into your DeLorean, and drive into these commercial time capsules from the consumerism era. Our main event is a spot for Pabst Beer with pre-stardom … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Mornings,’ The Gap, ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ Crisco (1975)

“The New Morning.” Happy Father’s Day! We’re stopping the Wayback Machine in 1975 (and thereabouts). In the starring role, we have a vaguely humorous commercial for McDonald’s “improved” breakfast menu. In co-starring roles, we’ve got spots for The Gap, Welcome … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Crest, Weebles West, Bell Telephone, Lovin’ Spoonfuls (1974)

“You can’t beat Crest for fighting cavities.” Today’s post lands on 1974 or thereabouts. We start off with a Crest Toothpaste commercial (starring Arthur O’Connell, John Erwin, and Kit Smythe) and follow that beauty up with spots for the Weebles … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cheer, Duncan Hines, Dawn, Orange Plus (1973)

“All-Temperature Cheer – for the way you wash now.” Hello there, ‘Disco Dwellers! Let’s get some fresh vintage commercials rolling. This time around we find 1973 spots for Cheer (with Teri Garr and Michael Rupert) and Duncan Hines Brownies (with … Continue reading