“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’ve gotta have a cup of tea!” Our commercials today come in drinkable form. First, a 1972 spot from Lipton Tea featuring an attention-grabbing kettle whistle. Second, a spot from October ’72 showing off … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s TV
“I like the candy!” Two Sears commercials can be found below. First up, some customer testimonials including a child’s enthusiasm for the candy department. The spot aired in November of 1977. Second, a spot from June ’77 featuring an “Appliance … Continue reading
“Please, don’t squeeze the Charmin!” A double-dose of 1970 Charmin bathroom tissue commercials today. Good ol’ Mr. Whipple (Dick Wilson) simply can’t resist squeezing the product. That scoundrel! ‘Don’t Squeeze The Charmin!’ Commercial (1970) Charmin Bathroom Tissue ‘Whipple’ Commercial (1970) … Continue reading
“What the world is coming to.” Here we have two compact car commercials from 1976. In pole position, a spot for the teeny weeny Honda Civic from January of ’76 (likely produced in ’75). Second, one for Dodge Colt with … Continue reading
“You can call me ‘Ray!’” A frosty batch of beer commercials on-tap for today. First, we find comedians Norm Crosby and Bill Saluga in one of a series of spots for Natural Light. You’ll know Saluga better as “Ray J. … Continue reading
“Chow, chow, chow!” Purina pet food time with two spots from 1977. First, we have an animated Puppy Chow commercial featuring the voice of Sterling Holloway (Winnie the Pooh). Second, dancing cats and a famous jingle in a spot for … Continue reading