70s Commercials: Wink Soda, McDonald’s (‘Shaft’), G.I. Joe HQ, Schick (Mark Spitz) (1970-73)

“The sassy one!” Greetings! Let’s get up-to-date with the month of May. Here’s a collection of vintage lookers spanning the first years of the decade; 1970 to 1973. First up, it’s sassy time with Canada Dry’s Wink soda (starring Lara … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee Pizza Mix, VW Rabbit & More (1979)

Last week was 1978. Can you guess what this week brings? That’s right – 1979! This quartet of vintage commercials features Chef Boyardee Pizza Mix, Volkswagen Rabbit, American Express Travelers Cheques (with Karl Malden), and the CBS TV Movie Torn … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Chevy Monte Carlo, Ragu, Reggie Bar (1978)

It’s 1978 here at the ‘Disco and we’re laying out four prime examples of the era for your edification. Firstly, you can consume an animated Punchy & Oaf commercial for Hawaiian Punch. After that, move on to spots for the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Shake ‘N Bake, Cheer, Garanimals & more (1975-79)

“Better than frying.” It’s time to get caught up with early April’s basket o’ vintage commercials. In this double-post you’ll find spots for United Airlines (with Lyman Ward), Avon, Cheer (with Gail Strickland), Shake ‘n Bake, Tender Vittles (with Robert … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Prell Shampoo, RCA TVs, Anacin, Lipton Soup (1973-4)

“For Natural Beauty.” Welcome to April! In this round of vintage commercials we have spots produced in the 1973 to ’74 range. There’s a sexy, but “natural” ad for Prell Shampoo (exact air-date unknown), followed by RCA XL-100 TV sets, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pernell Roberts For Horizon Coffee, Purina Cat Chow, Sardo, Hormel Ham (1974-75)

This round of golden olden commercials appeared in the mid-seventies. We’ll start off with Pernell Roberts playing Simon Stone in one of his spokes spots for Horizon Coffee. Following that little slice of advertising heaven, let’s enjoy commercials for Purina … Continue reading