“Catfish Hunter would rather drive a truck…” Driving in some celebrity hosted Dodge pickup truck commercials today. First up, is baseball Hall of Fame’r Catfish Hunter in a September 1975 spot. After that, actor Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) appears in … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s TV
“Only Zenith has it.” A pair of commercials for Zenith Chromacolor television sets today. First up, from September 1970, actor Ron Masak is in the market for a compact model. Second, a not-scary-at-all clown shows off the virtues of Zenith’s … Continue reading
“‘Cause Pepperidge Farm remembers!” A pair of November 1979 commercials for Pepperidge Farm rolling out today. The commercials feature longtime spokesperson Titus Moody (aka actor Charles C. Welch who took over in ’79 for Parker Fennelly). Toast ’em and enjoy. … Continue reading
“Make Magic with Poppin’ Fresh Dough.” Let’s take a cinnamon rolls and coffee break. First, enjoy a spot for Pillsbury’ Poppin’ Fresh Cinnamon Rolls in a commercial featuring actors Dana Hill, Roger Bowen, and Arlene Golonka. The spot carries a … Continue reading
“The Anytime Stuffing That Hardly Takes Any Time.” We’re gobbling up some delicious side dishes this afternoon. First, we have a September 1973 commercial for General Foods Stove Top Stuffing Mix. After that, a 1978 spot for Rice-a-Roni – The … Continue reading
“Come walk across my volcanoes.” Happy Monday, fellow nostalgia trip’ers. Traveling is our theme today and to start off we have a commercial for United Airline’s service to Hawaii from December of 1978. Mentally, I must still be a teenager … Continue reading