Bionic Disco

70s Commercials: Comet Mascot, Beatles Bootleg, Home Pride, Duncan Hines (1973-74)

Posted on September 1, 2025 by David Moore

“Everything’s under control…with Comet.”

Well, hello. Happy September! It’s high time we had an update here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get into some circa ’73-’74, starting off with a Comet Cleanser commercial featuring longtime mascot Josephine the Plumber (Jane Withers) and actor Hattie Winston from The Electric Company.

Following that beauty, we have spots for a weird, wonderful, and highly unauthorized Beatles bootleg Alpha Omega, Home Pride Buttertop Bread, and Duncan Hines Brownie Mix. Enjoy ’em.

Oh, I almost forgot – as a bonus, we also have another of those pre-Bicentennial spots. This one stars Bella Abzug.

COMET ‘JOSEPHINE THE PLUMBER’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Comet Cleanser commercial featuring Jane Withers as Josephine the Plumber and Hattie Winston as the daughter-in-law. Spot aired Fall 1973.}

RARE BEATLES ‘ALPHA OMEGA’ BOOTLEG LP COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{The Beatles ‘Alpha Omega’ unauthorized compilation album commercial featuring vinyl and 8-track tapes. Spot aired in 1973.}

HOME PRIDE BUTTER TOP BREAD & ROLLS COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Home Pride Butter Top Bread and Soft Dinner Rolls commercial. Spot aired March 1974.}

DUNCAN HINES BROWNIE MIX COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Duncan Hines Brownie Mix commercial featuring a liquid chocolate flavor packet. Spot aired October 1974.}

‘200 YRS AGO TODAY’ (AUG 24, 1975 – CBS)

_{CBS & Shell Bicentennial lead-up segment for August 24, 1775 featuring New York Congresswoman, Bella Abzug. Spot aired August 24, 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

More Comet: 70s Commercials: Wesson Oil, Chef Boyardee, Comet, Playtex Girdle (1970)

More Hattie Winston: Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’ Intro (1976) & ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ (1972)

More Beatles: Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

More Home Pride: 70s Spots: Home Pride ‘Butter Top’ Bread (1978)

More Duncan Hines: 70s Commercials: Cheer, Duncan Hines, Dawn, Orange Plus (1973)

70s Commercials: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

Posted on August 17, 2025 by David Moore

“It’s just what you’ve been crying for.”

Howdy, ‘Disco denizens! It’s circa’ 72 today, and I’ve got the usual quartet of vintage ads for you, plus a pre-Bicentennial extra-special video that aired 50 years ago on this very day.

First up, a spot for French’s Mustard with Onion Bits (starring Phil Leeds). Following that, feast your eyes on commercials for Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Arrid Extra Dry Antiperspirant, and Bonus Detergent (with Ron McLarty).

Lastly, a special August 17th video from CBS & Shell that takes a look at this day 250 years ago during the American Revolution. Sheesh. I was 8 years old when this segment aired in 1975. Where has the time gone?

FRENCH’S MUSTARD WITH ONION BITS COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{French’s Mustard With Onion Bits commercial featuring actor Phil Leeds. Spot aired March 1972.}

CAP’N CRUNCH PEANUT BUTTER CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1972, ANIMATED)

_{Animated Quaker Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal commercial featuring Smedley the Elephant. Cap’n VO by Daws Butler. Hunter VO by Paul Frees. Animation likely by Jay Ward Studios. Spot aired circa 1972.}

ARRID EXTRA DRY COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Arrid Extra Dry Unscented Antiperspirant Spray commercial featuring fragrance notes. Spot aired February 1972.}

BONUS DETERGENT ‘FREE TOWELS’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

_{Bonus Heavy Duty Detergent commercial featuring a red, white, and blue towels offer. The dad appears to be actor Ron McLarty. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess late 1973 to early ’75).}

BICENTENNIAL VIDEO: ‘200 YRS AGO TODAY’ (AUG 17, 1975 – CBS)

_{CBS & Shell Bicentennial lead-up segment for August 17, 1775 featuring Brown University President, Donald Hornig . Spot aired August 17, 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

More French’s: Daily 70s Spot: French’s Gravy (1974)

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

More Arrid: 70s Spots: Arrid Extra Dry & Vitalis (Pete Maravich, 1970)

More Bonus Detergent: 70s Commercials: Charmin, Brunswick, Grape-Nuts, Colgate & More! (1970-79)

70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

Posted on August 10, 2025 by David Moore

“Thomas’ promises.”

Greetings, all. Apologies for getting behind on the posting. Here’s a nifty lot of vintage commercials from the early Seventies – circa 1970 to ’71.

First up, it’s Thomas’ English Muffins with a familiar looking package and unfamiliar topping suggestions. Following that, we’ve got Right Guard, Spic and Span (with Ron Carey), and another King Vitaman Cereal spot (with voices by Joe Flynn & Daws Butler). I hope you find the memories more than satisfactory.

THOMAS’ ENGLISH MUFFINS COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Thomas’ English Muffins commercial featuring a variety of suggested toppings. Spot aired October 1971.}

RIGHT GUARD ANTIPERSPIRANT COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Right Guard antiperspirant spray commercial featuring street interviews (actor portrayals). Spot aired October 1971.}

SPIC AND SPAN COMMERCIAL (RON CAREY, EARLY 1970S)

_{Spic and Span floor cleaner commercial featuring actor Ron Carey. Spot aired in the early 1970s (best guess 1971-73).}

KING VITAMAN CEREAL ‘BLUE BARON’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Animated Quaker King Vitaman Cereal commercial featuring the Blue Baron (Daws Butler) and King Vitaman (Joe Flynn). End narration by Paul Frees. Animation likely by Jay Ward Studios. Spot aired in 1970.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘My Bologna,’ Secret, Alpo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1979)

More Right Guard: 70s Spots: Right Guard (Parker Stevenson, 1971) & Dial Antiperspirant (1974)

More King Vitaman: 70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

70s Commercials: ‘My Bologna,’ Secret, Alpo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1979)

Posted on July 27, 2025 by David Moore

“Oscar Mayer has a way with B.O.L.O.G.N.A.”

We’re settling in for some 1979 memories this week. First up, a commercial for Oscar Mayer and their famed “My Bologna” jingle.

Following that, you’ll find ads for Secret antiperspirant, Alpo Dog Food (with Lorne Greene), and Kraft’s Soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The last year of the Seventies sure was filled with advertising wonders, eh?

OSCAR MAYER ‘MY BOLOGNA’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Oscar Mayer commercial featuring the famed ‘My Bologna’ song and a runaway apple. End narration by Michael Bell. Spot aired May 1979.}

‘NEW’ SECRET SPRAY COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{‘New’ Secret Antiperspirant Spray commercial featuring a couple getting dressed. Spot aired April 1979.}

ALPO DOG FOOD COMMERCIAL (LORNE GREENE, 1979)

_{Alpo Beef Flavored Dinner Dog Food commercial featuring actor Lorne Greene in a supermarket. Spot aired March 1979.}

SOFT PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Kraft Soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese commercial with a ‘Spreading Ready’ jingle. Spot aired in 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Undie-Leggs, Burger King Mascot, Poppin’ Fresh, Aqua Velva (1978)

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

More Alpo: 70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)

More Kraft Cream Cheese: 70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Kraft Cream Cheese Treats, Armour Turkey, Hormel Ham, Reynolds Wrap (1971-78)

70s Commercials: Undie-Leggs, Burger King Mascot, Poppin’ Fresh, Aqua Velva (1978)

Posted on July 20, 2025 by David Moore

“The pantyhose-and-panty-in-one.”

Alright! We’re back to the Seventies now with a batch of memory-pleasing commercials from 1978. Firstly, a spot for Undie-Leggs with a chorus line in the supermarket. If I remember rightly, this sort of thing happened all the time.

Following the historical legwear commercial, there’s spots for Burger King and their not-creepy-at-all “Magic” mascot, Pillsbury’s Poppin’ Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Bill Fiore), and Aqua Velva (with Pete Rose and Betty Buckley).

UNDIE-LEGGS PANTYHOSE COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Undie-Leggs Pantyhose commercial featuring dancers in a supermarket. Spot aired September 1978.}

BURGER KING ‘MAGIC’ MASCOT COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Burger King restaurant commercial featuring ‘The Magic Burger King’ mascot. Spot aired circa 1978.}

POPPIN’ FRESH PILLSBURY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Pillsbury Poppin’ Fresh Dough Chocolate Chip Cookies commercial featuring the Doughboy mascot and actor Bill Fiore as the dad. Spot aired September 1978.}

AQUA VELVA AFTER SHAVE COMMERCIAL (PETE ROSE & BETTY BUCKLEY, 1978)

_{Aqua Velva Ice Blue After Shave commercial starring baseball player Pete Rose (Cincinnati Reds) and actor Betty Buckley (‘Eight Is Enough,’ ‘Carrie’). Spot aired July 1978.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, Ty-D-Bol Man (1977)

More L’eggs: 70s Commercials: Sanka ‘Rock Group,’ L’eggs, Dairylea Milk, Budweiser (1972)

More Burger King: Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Double Beef’ (1976)

More Pillsbury: 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Hotloaf, Post Raisin Bran, Step Saver, Support Can Be Beautiful (1977)

More Aqua Velva: Daily 70s Spot #385: Aqua Velva ‘Herbal & Musk’ (1975)

60s Commercials: Sandy’s Burgers, Quisp, Thermo King, Pepto-Bismol, Adolph’s, Playtex, Head & Shoulders, Dial (1966-69)

Posted on July 13, 2025 by David Moore

“It’s a giant of a meal.”

Sixties Week is back! This hearty double-post features an old timey commercial for Sandy’s Big Scot Burger. Apparently, McDonald’s “borrowed” the Big Scot idea for their wickedly successful Big Mac.

After that bit of fast food history, take in spots for Quisp Cereal (with VO provided by Daws Butler, William Conrad, and Paul Frees), Thermo King Auto Air Conditioners, Pepto-Bismol, Adolph’s Tenderizer, Playtex Bras (with a young Bernadette Peters), Head & Shoulders, and Dial Soap. Dig it!

SANDY’S BIG SCOT BURGERS COMMERCIAL (1966)

_{Sandy’s Big Scot hamburgers commercial featuring a giant mascot and a country style jingle. Sandy’s was a McDonald’s competitor that was bought out by Hardee’s in 1973. Spot aired in 1966.}

QUISP CEREAL ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1966)

_{Quaker Quisp Cereal commercial featuring the Quisp mascot in outer space. Animation by Jay Ward Studios. Quisp voiced by Daws Butler. Quake voiced by William Conrad. End narration by Paul Frees. Spot aired circa 1966 (possibly later).}

THERMO KING AUTO AIR CONDITIONER COMMERCIAL (1968)