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70s Commercials: PrestoBurger, International Coffees, Trident Gum, Hidden Valley Ranch (1975-76)

Posted on October 1, 2023 by David Moore

“…The perfection of the 1-minute hamburger…”

Happy October! Let’s get some not-very-scary vintage commercials up for your edification. These spots hail from 1975 and ’76.

First up, it’s actor Danny Wells for PrestoBurger. After that, grab a look at commercials for General Foods International Coffees (with Carol Lawrence), Trident Sugarless Gum, and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing.

PRESTOBURGER ‘HAMBURGER LOVER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{PrestoBurger I & II electric hamburger cooker commercial featuring an enthusiastic ‘Hamburger Lover’ (actor Danny Wells). Spot aired December 1976.}

INTERNATIONAL COFFEES CAFE FRANCAIS COMMERCIAL (CAROL LAWRENCE, 1976)

_{General Foods International Coffees Café Francais commercial featuring singer & spokesperson Carol Lawrence. Spot aired March 1976.}

TRIDENT SUGARLESS GUM COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Trident Sugarless Gum commercial featuring Bobby and his go-kart team. Spot aired July 1975.}

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH SALAD DRESSING COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix commercial featuring a wife’s confession. Wife played by actor Susan Krebs. Spot aired June 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

More PrestoBurger: 70s Commercials: Presto Burger, Hugabee’s Doll, La Choy, Rain Barrel (1975-76)

More International Coffees: 70s Spots: Pillsbury Wiener Wrap, International Coffees (1976)

More Trident: 70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

More Hidden Valley: Daily 70s Spot: Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (late 1970s)

70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

Posted on September 16, 2023 by David Moore

“Nutritious foods cats really like.”

Incoming! – a batch of vintage commercials spanning the years 1971 to ’75. Our star is 9-Lives’ Morris the Cat. Following the ol’ feline mascot, you’ll take in spots for Eveready batteries, Beautyrest mattresses, and Brut 33 antiperspirant (with baseball great Frank Howard).

‘9-LIVES PRESENTS MORRIS’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{9-Lives Cat Food commercial featuring mascot Morris the Cat and Savory Stew & Choice Cuts ‘n Cheese flavors. Voices by John Erwin and Corinne Orr. Spot aired July 1975 (produced in ’74).}

EVEREADY BATTERY ‘THE TOP’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Eveready Alkaline Powercell Battery commercial featuring a mountain-climber. Narrator may be Scott Muni. Spot aired December 1974.}

BEAUTYREST ‘SAILING MATTRESS’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Simmons Beautyrest Mattress commercial featuring a sleeping couple floating on the ocean. Spot aired September 1972.}

BRUT 33 ANTIPERSPIRANT COMMERCIAL (FRANK HOWARD, 1971)

_{Fabergé Brut 33 Antiperspirant commercial featuring baseball player Frank Howard (Senators/Dodgers). Spot aired August 1971.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

More 9-Lives & Morris: 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)

More Eveready: 70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

More Beautyrest: 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

More Brut: 70s Spots: GE Radio (Sammy Davis Jr.) & Brut (Hank Aaron) (1973)

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

Posted on September 4, 2023 by David Moore

“Made crunchy to stay crunchy!”

I’ve got a fine batch of early Seventies commercials for you this time around. We start with the magnificent Cap’n Crunch and his crewman Dave. Following that, there’s spots for All Detergent, Dawn dishwashing liquid, and Salada Teas. I hope they tickle your memory bone.

CAP’N CRUNCH CEREAL ‘STAYS CRUNCHY’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Animated Quaker Oats Cap’n Crunch cereal commercial featuring A ‘stays crunchy’ theme and Native Alaskans. Animation by Jay Ward Studios. Cap’n VO by Daws Butler. Spot aired circa 1970.}

ALL DETERGENT COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Concentrated All Detergent commercial featuring tough-to-clean laundry. Spot aired September 1972.}

DAWN LIQUID ‘BIRTHDAY PARTY’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

_{Dawn Dishwashing Liquid commercial featuring two mothers and a children’s birthday party. Spot aired in the early 1970s.}

VINTAGE SALADA TEAS COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Salada Orange Pekoe Tea Bags commercial featuring an opera conductor and his fans. Spot aired Fall 1970.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Dodge Diplomat, Tender Vittles, Walmart, BOnz (1979)

More Cap’n Crunch: Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal Commercial (Late 1970s)

More All Detergent: 70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears’ TV Series, Aqua-Fresh, Nestle Toll House, All Detergent (1979)

More Dawn: 70s Spots: Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Frank Bonner, Mid-1970s)

70s Commercials: Dodge Diplomat, Tender Vittles, Walmart, BOnz (1979)

Posted on August 24, 2023 by David Moore

“Test Drive Total Performance.”

It’s time to linger in 1979 for a while. Here’s four vintage spots from the year featuring Dodge Diplomat (if that’s a “hidden” camera I’ll eat my hat), Tender Vittles, Walmart, and BOnz dog treats. Let the memories commence!

’80 DODGE DIPLOMAT CAR COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{1980 model Dodge Diplomat car commercial featuring a hidden camera testimonial. Spot aired October 1979.}

TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Tender Vittles cat food commercial featuring a boy bringing home strays. Narration by Joe Sirola. Spot aired March 1979.}

VINTAGE WALMART ‘POLYESTER FASHION’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Walmart commercial featuring polyester fabrics and an ‘Inflation Buster’ sale. Spot aired February 1979.}

BONZ DOG SNACKS COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Purina BOnz dog snacks commercial featuring Basset Hounds. The second narrator is Michael Bell. Spot aired December 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: RC Cola, Pringles, Zenith Recorder, Glass Plus (1977-78)

More Dodge: Daily 70s Spot #478: Dodge Polaras With Allan Melvin (1971)

More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)

More Walmart: 70s Spots: Vintage Wal-Mart, Honeycomb Cereal

70s Commercials: RC Cola, Pringles, Zenith Recorder, Glass Plus (1977-78)

Posted on August 13, 2023 by David Moore

“Me and my RC!”

Thirsty? The latest batch of vintage views covers 1977 and 1978. You’ll find commercials for RC Cola, A Pringles beach raft offer, Zenith’s cutting-edge Video Recorder, and Glass Plus. Do a barrel roll!

RC COLA ‘SKY PILOT’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{RC Cola soft drink commercial featuring a man flying a biplane and a well-known jingle. Spot aired October 1978.}

PRINGLES ‘FREE BEACH RAFT’ COMMERCIAL (SUMMER, 1978)

_{Pringles Potato Crisps commercial featuring a free-by-mail beach raft offer. Spot aired July 1978.}

VINTAGE ZENITH VIDEO RECORDER COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Zenith Video Cassette Recorder commercial featuring two hour recording time. Spot aired October 1977.}

GLASS PLUS COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Glass Plus commercial featuring a multi-purpose demonstration. Spot aired April 1977.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: KFC, ‘Flick Your Bic!,’ GE Microwaves, Alberto VO5 (1976)

More RC Cola: Daily 70s Spot: RC Cola ‘Skater Girl’ (1978)

More Pringles: Daily 70s Spot: Pringles Potato Chips (1973)

More Zenith: 70s Spots: Magnavox & Zenith TVs (Lloyd Bridges, 1971)

More Glass Plus: 70s Commercials: Mr. Whipple, Glass Plus, Mighty Dog, SteadyRider (1973-76)

70s Commercials: KFC, ‘Flick Your Bic!,’ GE Microwaves, Alberto VO5 (1976)

Posted on August 5, 2023 by David Moore

“Real goodness from Kentucky Fried Chicken!”

You can soak up some hearty 1976 vibes in today’s assortment of vintage commercials. We start off with Kentucky Fried Chicken’s “Real Goodness” campaign, move on to a classic “Flick your Bic” spot, and top it all off with GE Microwaves and VO5 Hairspray. It’s a strange combination, but it works.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ‘REAL GOODNESS’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1976)