70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Kraft Cream Cheese Treats, Armour Turkey, Hormel Ham, Reynolds Wrap (1971-78)

“A few ideas for the holiday season ahead.” A very good Thanksgiving holiday to you all. I hope your day will be relaxing and filled with good cheer. Let’s celebrate the season with some fall-based vintage commercials spanning a wide … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

“We take our kids seriously.” Alrighty, it’s time to get all the way back to the Seventies. Here’s a selection of vintage commercials from approximately 1970 to 1974. We start off with a nifty ABC promo for their “Funshine Saturday” … Continue reading

Sixties Week: Bold, Lancers, Dial Deodorant, Pontiac Commercials (1968-69)

“Red!” Sixties week continues (and ends for now). I’ll likely post additional 60s era spots every four to six weeks. We’ll see how it goes, but that sounds about right. Today, grab a look at commercials for Bold Detergent (with … Continue reading

Sixties Week: Libby’s Sloppy Joes, Chevy, Pizza Spins, Raid Commercials (1966-69)

“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.” SIXTIES Week: Wow! Something new going down here at the ‘Disco. Well, actually something even older than usual, I guess. We’re focused on 1960s TV advertising this week. In the first installment of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sammy Davis Jr. For Alka-Seltzer, ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ Hershey’s Hot Cocoa, Chrysler LeBaron (1978)

“Plop, plop! Fizz, fizz! Oh what a relief it is.” Here’s a fine collection of commercials from 1978. First up, one of the best spots I’ve had the pleasure to post: Sammy Davis, Jr. for Alka-Seltzer. It doesn’t get more … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cheetos, Shake ‘N Bake, Polaroid, Revlon (1973-76)

“The cheese that goes crunch!” Here’s a quartet of ancient wonders I think you’ll enjoy. Encompassing the years 1973 to ’76, you’ll find; Cheetos (with animated mascots Cheezan and Cheesy), Shake ‘n Bake (with John Braden as Pete the Butcher), … Continue reading