70s Commercials (Holidays): JCPenney Christmas, PAM, The Broadway, Kodak Movie Camera (1971-79)

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“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 attached. Following that beauty, soak up spots for PAM cooking spray, The Broadway department store, and the Kodak XL movie camera with spokesperson John Forsythe. More holiday spots on the way next time. Hope to see you there!

JCPENNEY CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1979)

JCPenney department store commercial featuring men’s cotton shirts for Christmas. Spot aired December 1979.

PAM HOLIDAY COOKING COMMERCIAL (1979)

PAM Cooking Spray commercial featuring a holiday theme. Spot aired December 1979.

CHRISTMAS AT THE BROADWAY DEPT. STORE COMMERCIAL (1976)

Southern California The Broadway department store commercial featuring Revere Ware Cookery and singing employees. Spot aired December 1976.

KODAK CHRISTMAS MOVIE CAMERA COMMERCIAL (JOHN FORSYTHE, 1971)

Christmas-themed Kodak XL Movie Camera & High-Speed Ektachrome Film commercial starring actor John Forsythe. Spot aired December 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Van Camp’s Beans, Betty Crocker Potatoes, Simplicity Lawn Tractor, Ford Pickups (1976)

More JCPenney: 70s Spots: JCPenney Holiday Fabrics (1972)

More PAM: 70s Spots: PAM Spray & Wheat Berry Bread (1978)

More Kodak: 70s Spots (Holidays): Kodak Colorburst Camera (Dick Van Dyke, Xmas 1978)

70s Commercials: Van Camp’s Beans, Betty Crocker Potatoes, Simplicity Lawn Tractor, Ford Pickups (1976)

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“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, roll into ads for Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes, the Simplicity Lawn Tractor, and Ford Pickup Trucks. These mid-Seventies spots are ready to tug on your memory lobes. When you’re feeling ready – hit the clickers below.

VAN CAMP’S BROWN SUGAR BEANS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Van Camp’s Pork and Beans & Brown Sugar Beans commercial featuring a County Fair. Spot aired October 1976.

BETTY CROCKER AU GRATIN POTATOES COMMERCIAL (1976)

Betty Crocker commercial featuring Au Gratin Potatoes. Spot aired December 1976.

SIMPLICITY LAWN TRACTOR COMMERCIAL (1976)

Simplicity commercial featuring an 8 horsepower Lawn Tractor. Spot aired May 1976.

FORD PICKUPS TRUCKS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Ford Trucks commercial featuring 12 years of Test Driver Demonstrations. Spot aired May 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Maxwell House, AMC Pacer, Pro-Keds, Timex (1975)

More Van Camp’s: 70s Spots: Wesson Oil & Van Camp’s Pork & Beans (1972 & ’74)

More Betty Crocker: 70s Commercials: Betty Crocker Potatoes, Clairol Hair-Painting, Scout Truck, ‘Grizzly Adams’ (1975)

More Ford Trucks: 70s Spots: Ford Pickup ‘Whistler’s Mother’ & Ford Granada ‘Wedding’ (1977)

70s Commercials: Maxwell House, AMC Pacer, Pro-Keds, Timex (1975)

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“Good to the last drop.”

We’ll land the wayback spaceship in 1975 today. Our star attraction is a spot for Maxwell House Coffee with Vivian Vance as the long-running mascot Maxine.

After that, enjoy commercials for the AMC Pacer (with Larry Gelman and James Millhollin), Pro-Keds sneakers (with Jo Jo White), and Timex ladies watches.

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE COMMERCIAL (VIVIAN VANCE, 1975)

Maxwell House instant coffee commercial starring Vivian Vance (‘I Love Lucy’) as Maxine. Spot aired August 1975.

AMC PACER ‘GIANT SANDWICH’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

AMC Pacer car commercial featuring the ‘Sandwich King.’ Larry Gelman plays the sandwich assistant. James Millhollin portrays the butler. Spot aired March 1975.

PRO-KEDS SNEAKERS COMMERCIAL (JO JO WHITE, 1975)

Pro-Keds sports shoes commercial featuring basketball star Jo Jo White (Boston Celtics). Spot aired May 1975.

TIMEX LADIES WATCHES COMMERCIAL (1975)

Timex Cavatina Collection ladies’ watches commercial featuring ‘classic,’ ‘sporty,’ and ‘dressy’ timepieces. Spot aired August 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05, Gaines Top Choice, Speidel (1973-74)

More Maxwell House: 70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

More Vivian Vance: Getting To Know Lucille Ball In 1977

More AMC Pacer: 70s Commercials: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)

More Timex: 70s Commercials: Burger King, Charms Pop, Chevy Nova, Timex (1970-71)

70s Commercials: Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05, Gaines Top Choice, Speidel (1973-74)

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“Nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee.”

Gather round, ‘Disco dwellers, for a fresh quartet of early Seventies commercials. Today, you’ll find memory-pleasing spots for Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05 Hair Spray, Gaines Top Choice Dog Food, and Speidel watch bands. Yes, there was a time when it paid to advertise watch bands. Have a look-see!

SARA LEE POUND CAKE COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake commercial featuring ‘Mrs. Lieberman.’ Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1972-74).

ALBERTO VO5 HAIR SPRAY COMMERCIAL (1974)

Alberto VO5 Hair Spray with Veron commercial featuring a giant spray can. Spot aired October 1974.

GAINES TOP CHOICE DOG FOOD COMMERCIAL (1974)

Gaines Top Choice Dog Food commercial featuring a burger on the grill. Spot aired October 1974.

SPEIDEL BLACK LEATHER WATCHBAND COMMERCIAL (1973)

Speidel ‘Lady Romunda’ Twist-o-Flex black leather Watchband commercial featuring a woman riding a horse. Spot aired November 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Cheetos, Underwood Spreads, Purina Cat Chow (1972)

More Sara Lee: 70s Commercials: ‘ABC After School Special,’ Sears Slacks, Sara Lee, Calgon (1972-75)

More Alberto V05: 70s Spots: Alberto V05 Hairdressing (1979)

More Gaines: 70s Commercials: United Airlines, Gaines Burgers, Wilson Tennis, Miller Lite (1977-78)

More Speidel: Sunday 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)

70s Commercials: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Cheetos, Underwood Spreads, Purina Cat Chow (1972)

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“The Peanut Butter Eater’s Peanut Butter.”

Here’s a batch of groovy commercials that aired in 1972. First up, Alan Sues of Laugh-In fame as the Peter Pan Peanut Butter mascot.

After that klutzy classic, swallow 30 second time capsules for Cheetos (with the voice of Allen Swift), Underwood meat spreads (with a VO almost certainly by Christopher Hewett), and Purina Cat Chow. A batch of strange, goofy goodness typical of the era in this collection. Enjoy.

PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER MASCOT COMMERCIAL (1972)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter commercial starring Alan Sues (‘Laugh-In’) as the mascot. Spot aired March 1972.

CHEETOS ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1972)

Animated Cheetos Baked and Quick-Fried Cheese-Flavored Puffs commercial featuring the voice of Allen Swift as the mascot. Spot aired September 1972.

UNDERWOOD MEAT SPREADS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Underwood Meat Spreads commercial featuring liverwurst, chicken, deviled ham, and corned beef varieties. Narrator sounds like Christopher ‘Mr. Belvedere’ Hewett. Spot aired September 1972.

PURINA CAT CHOW ‘MYSTERY OF THE CAT’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Purina Cat Chow Flavor-Stars commercial featuring a ‘mystery’ theme. Spot aired September 1972.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Wind Song Fragrance, Sunshine Chips, Dixie Cups, Volvo (1971)

More Cheetos: 70s Commercials: Cheetos, Shake ‘N Bake, Polaroid, Revlon (1973-76)

More Underwood: 70s Commercials: Underwood Deviled Ham, Don Rickles, Star-Kist (1974-77)

More Purina Cat Chow: 70s Commercials: Purina Cat Chow, State Farm, Exocaine, Mateus Rosé (1972-73)

70s Commercials: Wind Song Fragrance, Sunshine Chips, Dixie Cups, Volvo (1971)

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“Your Wind Song stays on my mind.”

Continuing our march through the early years of the Seventies, we have four commercials from 1971. Wing Song fragrance (you’ll probably sing along with this one), Sunshine Potato Chips, Dixie Cups, and Volvo. Dive in.

WIND SONG FRAGRANCE COMMERCIAL (1971)

Prince Matchabelli Wind Song fragrance commercial featuring a memorable jingle. Spot aired December 1971.

SUNSHINE POTATO CHIPS COMMERCIAL (1971)

Sunshine Potato Chips commercial featuring a conversion from the Mann’s brand. Spot aired September 1971.

DIXIE CUPS COMMERCIAL (1971)

Dixie Cups commercial featuring a kitchen dispenser and thirsty youngsters. Spot aired October 1971.

VOLVO COMMERCIAL (1971)

Volvo car commercial featuring a city crossroad. Spot aired October 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Zest, Brylcreem, Glade, Gillette Blades (1970)

More Dixie Cups: 70s Commercials: Funny Face Drink Mix, Dixie Cups & More (1973)

More Volvo: Daily 70s Ad: Volvo ‘Steel Cage’ (1974)