70s Spots (Thanksgiving): ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Promo (1977)

“Charlie Brown is cooking up a special treat…” Here’s a short and sweet CBS promo for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving that aired almost 40 years ago to-the-day. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was the 10th Peanuts special to air and first … Continue reading

70s Spots (Thanksgiving): Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (1979)

“Beats the stuffin’ outta any other!” With the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, it’s time to bring out a few commercials appropriate to the season. Today, enjoy a spot for Mrs. Cubbison’s Dressing and Stuffin’ Mix from November of 1979. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

“Baked only by Nabisco.” We’ll call today’s post: “Snackin’ 77!” First up, Betty Buckley (Eight Is Enough) in a January 1977 commercial for Nabisco Triscuits. After that, Sandy Duncan (Funny Face) in an April ’77 spot for Nabisco Wheat Thins. … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’ Clips (1977)

Happy Funshine Friday! To get us started on a wild and wonderful weekend – here’s two mind-melting clips from The Brady Bunch Variety Hour in 1977. First, we find the Brady cast, with an assist from Rip Taylor, singing and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Enjoli Perfume & Aqua Velva After Shave (Pete Rose, 1979)

“I can bring home the bacon. Fry it up in a pan.” Today, we have two scented campaigns you’ll likely remember. First, we have a classic commercial for Enjoli Perfume from November of 1979. This series of spots featured a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Breyers Ice Cream & Di-Gel (1978)

“I like pickles…but they don’t like me!” Today, we’ve got a pair of spots from 1978. I’m not saying these two commercials go hand-in-hand necessarily… Firstly, one for Breyers Peach Ice Cream from April of ’78. Second, a commercial for … Continue reading