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

70s Commercials: Ball Park Franks, Polavision Movies, Life Savers, Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes (1977-78)

“They plump when you cook ’em!” It’s high time we had a fresh post here! Step right up for a quartet of late Seventies commercials. Our star is Ball Park Franks and their famed “Plump” campaign. Following that not-naughty-at-all commercial … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Suave Shampoo, ‘Datsun Saves,’ BASF Cassettes, Friskies Dog Food (1976)

“Suave does what theirs does for less than half the price.” Hey, hey, hey! What do you say? It’s time for some vintage commercials today. First up, Suave shampoo in multiple, sweet-smelling varieties. After that, spots for the Datsun 710 … Continue reading