70s Commercials: A&W Root Beer, McDonald’s Fries, Plymouth Duster, Contac (1978)

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“A&W Root Beer’s got that frosty mug taste!”

Welcome to June! We’ve got a 1978 theme going for today’s batch of vintage commercials. First up, a spot for A&W Root Beer featuring the “Frosty Mug Taste” jingle. Did you twist your fingers into “mug-holdin’ shape” after viewing this series of ads? I definitely did.

Following that classic, you’ll find spots for McDonald’s French Fries, Plymouth Duster, and Contac cold medicine. It sure sounds like Lloyd Bridges providing the VO for Contac but I’m only 95 percent sure on that. Enjoy!

A&W ROOT BEER ‘FROSTY MUG’ JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1978)

A&W Root Beer commercial featuring the ‘fake mug’ can-hold and a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired March 1978 (possibly produced in ’77).

MCDONALD’S ‘KEEP YOUR EYES ON YOUR FRIES!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

McDonald’s French Fries commercial featuring a ‘You’re the One’ jingle and fry-snatching shenanigans. Spot aired September 1978.

PLYMOUTH ‘DUSTER IS BACK!’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Plymouth Duster car commercial featuring a newscaster. Spot aired October 1978.

CONTAC ‘SUMMER COLD’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Contac cold medicine capsules commercial with a ‘summer cold’ theme. Narrator is likely Lloyd Bridges. Spot aired September 1978.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Frosted Flakes ‘Tony The Tiger,’ Dole Pineapple, Mercury Bobcat, Doan’s Pills (1976-77)

More root beer: 70s Spots: Shasta Root Beer & Sunkist Oranges (1976)

More McDonald’s: 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘The Big Meal’ (1971)

More Plymouth: 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Danish Swirls, Almond Joy, Plymouth Satellite (1971)

More Contac: 70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

70s Commercials: Frosted Flakes ‘Tony The Tiger,’ Dole Pineapple, Mercury Bobcat, Doan’s Pills (1976-77)

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“Good morning food that tastes great!”

Hello, Bionic Friends. I hope your long Memorial Day Weekend has been a good one. Here’s some mid-Seventies commercials to assist with the relaxation.

Firstly, we have Tony the Tiger and family in a spot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes. You don’t see Tony’s family often, so I’m going to call this a rare one. Following that, grab a look at commercials for Dole Pineapple, the ’78 Mercury Bobcat (“Love the Bobcat!”), and Doan’s Pills.

KELLOGG’S FROSTED FLAKES ‘TONY THE TIGER & FAMILY’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Animated Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes commercial featuring Tony the Tiger and family. Tony voiced by Thurl Ravenscroft. Spot aired June 1976.

DOLE PINEAPPLE ‘HAWAII PLANTATION’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Dole Chunk Pineapple commercial featuring the Hawaii-based Dole Plantation. Spot aired December 1976.

’78 MERCURY ‘LOVE THAT BOBCAT!’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

1978 model Ford Lincoln-Mercury Bobcat Runabout car commercial featuring the ‘Love that Bobcat!’ theme. Spot aired December 1977.

DOAN’S PILLS COMMERCIAL (1977)

Doan’s Pills commercial featuring Tom the mail carrier and George the storekeeper. Spot aired January 1977 (likely produced a year or two earlier).

Previously on 70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Lipton Noodle Soup, G.I. Joe Helicopter, Revlon (1974-75)

More Frosted Flakes and Tony the Tiger: 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

More Dole: 70s Spots: Publix Market ‘Hawaiian Luau’ (1977)

More Mercury: 70s Commercials: Hunt’s, Campbell’s, Wildlife Stamps, Mercury Monarch (1974)

70s Commercials: Hawaiian Punch, Lipton Noodle Soup, G.I. Joe Helicopter, Revlon (1974-75)

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“Fruit juicy!”

We’ve got a 1974-1975 thing going on this time – with one caveat. Our main attraction is a commercial for Hawaiian Punch. This one aired in ’75, but judging from how young actor Mike “Bobby Brady” Lookinland appears, and the clothes the kids are sporting, I’d say the spot was originally produced around 1969.

Following that sweet 30-second fascination, take a look at spots for Lipton Noodle Soup, the G.I. Joe Adventure Team Helicopter, and Revlon’s Perfect Brow makeup. As always, I hope you enjoy thoroughly.

HAWAIIAN PUNCH COMMERCIAL (1975)

Hawaiian Punch commercial featuring actor Mike Lookinland (‘The Brady Bunch’). Animated mascots Punchy and Oaf voiced by Len Maxwell. Spot aired July 1975 (but was likely produced in ’69 or ’70).

LIPTON NOODLE SOUP COMMERCIAL (1975)

Lipton Noodle Soup commercial featuring a Grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter. Spot aired November 1975.

G.I. JOE ADVENTURE TEAM HELICOPTER COMMERCIAL (1974)

Hasbro G.I. Joe Adventure Team Helicopter toy commercial. Narrator is Phil Tonken. Spot aired circa 1973-75.

REVLON ‘PERFECT BROW’ MAKEUP COMMERCIAL (1974)

Revlon Perfect Brow makeup commercial featuring raised eyebrows. Spot aired March 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

More Hawaiian Punch: 70s Spots: Hawaiian Punch, Cool Whip (1975) & Chevy Citation, Malibu (1979)

More Lipton Soup: 70s Commercials: Froot Loops, Green Giant, Lipton Cup-A-Soup, Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1976)

More G.I. Joe: 70s Commercials: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)

70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

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“Flavor fit for a queen!”

1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, at least, this theme that ran for a good while. They appeared in the same general time frame as the Imperial commercials featuring Eve Arden.

After that mind-bending special effects masterpiece, take a look at a spot for Libbyland Frozen Dinners. I don’t remember the product, but I adore the commercial. Look at that set they built!

Last, but certainly not least, we’ve got ads for Homelite Chainsaws and Aurora’s Skittle Bowl (with Gene Wood).

IMPERIAL MARGARINE ‘MAGIC CROWN’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Imperial Margarine commercial featuring a baby shower and a famous fanfare & magical crown. Spot aired in late 1972.

LIBBYLAND FROZEN DINNERS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Libby’s Libbyland frozen dinners commercial featuring Safari Supper, Pirate Picnic, Sundown Supper, and Milk Magic. Narration by William Schallert. Spot aired February 1972.

HOMELITE CHAINSAW ‘TIMBER!’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

Homelite XL2 Chainsaw commercial featuring an aspiring lumberjack. Spot aired October 1973.

SKITTLE BOWL TOY COMMERCIAL (AURORA, 1973)

Aurora Skittle Bowl toy commercial featuring an old timey competition. The on-camera announcer is Gene Wood. Closing tag by Dan Ingram. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

More Imperial Margarine: 70s Commercials: ‘Brady Bunch’ Promo, Continental Airlines, Imperial Margarine, Excedrin (1973-76)

More Libby: 70s Spots: Libby’s Juice & Chunky Fruits (1974 & ’78)

More Homelite: 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaw ‘Toy’ & Nicholson Tools Cartoon (1971)

More Aurora: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Aurora Skittle-Pool, Ford Galaxie & More

70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

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“America’s favorite compact.”

Rolling the years back to the start of the Seventies, we have commercials from 1970 and ’71 displayed. Feast your eyes on spots for Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer (one of the rare instances where I’m re-posting a better quality version of something), Lysol Disinfectant, and Maxim Coffee. As always, I hope you enjoy this classic advertising gold.

FORD MAVERICK COMMERCIAL (1971)

1972 model Ford Maverick 2-door, 4-door, and Grabber commercial featuring a variety of actors (the third is Vernee Watson-Johnson) and a ‘master cylinder’ question. Spot aired October 1971.

OLYMPIA BEER COMMERCIAL (BETTER VERSION, 1971)

Olympia Beer commercial with a focus on Tumwater, Washington and breweries. Spot aired January 1971 (likely produced in 1970). This is a bit better version than the one I posted about seven years ago.

LYSOL FOAMING SPRAY COMMERCIAL (1970)

Lysol Disinfectant Basin, Tub, and Tile cleaner commercial featuring a foaming spray product. Spot aired in 1970.

MAXIM FREEZE-DRIED COFFEE COMMERCIAL (1970)

Maxim Freeze-Fried Coffee commercial featuring a field of ground coffee. Spot aired April 1970.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

More Ford Maverick: 70s Spots: ’75 Ford Pinto, Maverick & Granada, Flair, GE (1974)

More Olympia Beer: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer, Mercury Monarch, Panasonic TV (1970-76)

More Maxim: Daily 70s Spot: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ Commercial (1976)

70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

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“Big Bubbles. No Troubles.”

Four classic commercials from 1979 are on display today. In the starting position, we have a spot for Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (with Don Collier and Dub Taylor). Following that, there’s spots for Oscar Mayer Wieners, the Maytag Repairman (with Jesse White), and AMF sporting goods. Have a lovely trip down Memory Lane.

HUBBA BUBBA BUBBLE GUM COMMERCIAL (1979)

Wrigley’s Hubba Bubba bubble gum commercial featuring an Old West theme. Actors are Don Collier as ‘The Gumfighter’ and Dub Taylor as ‘The Geezer.’ Spot aired September 1979.

OSCAR MAYER WIENERS ‘HOT DIGGITY!’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1979)

Oscar Mayer Wieners commercial featuring a take on the ‘Hot Diggity’ song. Spot aired April 1979.

MAYTAG REPAIRMAN COMMERCIAL (JESSE WHITE, 1979)

Maytag commercial featuring Ol’ Lonely, the Maytag Repairman (Jesse White). Spot aired April 1979.

AMF SPORTING GOODS ‘GET OUT FROM UNDER’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Animated AMF sporting goods commercial featuring a ‘Get Out From Under’ song and Ben Hogan golf equipment, Head tennis gear, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles & golf carts. Spot aired November 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Burger Chef ‘Star Wars’ Meals, Kitty Litter, Fritos, Weber BBQ (1977-78)

More bubble gum: 70s Spots: Increda Bubble Gum & Colgate Fluorigard (1978)

More Oscar Mayer: 70s Spots: Oscar Mayer Wieners & Bacon (1977)

More AMF: 70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)