“We’ve got meaty taste in the bag.” A very good February to you! Here’s a batch of commercials that ran in 1979. Starting off, we have a spot for Gravy Train featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. After that, a classic spot … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s TV
“Instead of potatoes.” Hey there! It’s been too long since we’ve had fresh, old commercials here – what can I say? It was the holidays and I got sick last week with that nasty cold that’s going around – so … Continue reading
“Newton Minnow takes another look at television…” Happy 2026! In recognition of a new year, we’re dialing back to 1976 and presenting a quartet of commercials set to celebrate 50-year-anniversaries. Good grief, who set the decades on fast-forward? Have a … Continue reading
Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope you have a safe, warm & wonderful time with family and friends as 2025 comes to a close. To send us off into a new year, here’s another batch of vintage Christmas-themed Seventies commercials. There’s … Continue reading
“The more cotton – the better you feel.” Holiday greetings, ‘Disco denizens! With Hanukkah rolling along and Christmas fast-approaching, it’s time for some seasonal Seventies spots. First, a spot for JCPenney featuring some stylish men’s cotton shirts with not-awkward-at-all ties … Continue reading
“Simply super great!” Hello there! It’s time for some hearty 1976 commercials. This time around, we turn the spotlight on Van Camp’s Beans. Try not to be disturbed by the scary clown in this one. After that spot of deliciousness, … Continue reading