70 Commercials: Baggies ‘Alligator,’ Rival Crock-Pot, Hanes Pantyhose, Smucker’s (1974-77)

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If you’re wondering why yesterday’s Music for Monday entry was missing, apologies for that. I was out of town and couldn’t get back to the ol’ computer in time. I’m back in the official nostalgia chair now and ready to provide you with some freshly unearthed commercials.

The spots today run from 1974 to 1977 and feature a classic Hanes pantyhose jingle, the Rival Crock-Pot (with spokesperson Joe Garagiola), the Baggies alligator (crocodile?) mascot, and Smucker’s Grape Jelly.

I had forgotten about the Baggies mascot but was pleased to see him again. Anything on TV that was even vaguely cartoon-like was primo television for the nine-year-old me. Roll ’em!

‘GENTLEMEN PREFER HANES’ JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1974)

Hanes pantyhose commercial featuring a famous jingle. Spot aired March 1974.

RIVAL CROCK-POT COMMERCIAL (JOE GARAGIOLA, 1975)

Rival Crock-Pot stoneware slow cooker commercial starring baseball player-announcer Joe Garagiola. Spot aired December 1975.

BAGGIES ALLIGATOR MASCOT COMMERCIAL (1976)

Animated Baggies ribbed sandwich bags commercial featuring an alligator mascot. Spot aired Spring 1976.

SMUCKER’S GRAPE JELLY COMMERCIAL (1977)

Smucker’s Grape Jelly commercial featuring a mother & daughter and a 2 lb jar. Narration by Mason Adams. Spot aired September 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

More Hanes: Daily 70s Spot: Hanes ‘Invisible Man’ (1977)

More Crock-Pots: 70s Spots: Hamilton Beach ‘Crock Watcher’ (1976) & Kraft Margarine (1977)

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

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For today’s batch of commercials let’s stick with the early seventies. From 1972, you’ll find spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats (with an under construction World Trade Center in the background) and Canada Dry Club Soda. From 1973, we have Laurence Olivier for Polaroid and a spot for General Motors car roofs.

Have a very good weekend and I hope you’ll join in the seventies-drenched fun again on Monday.

KELLOGG’S FROSTED MINI-WHEATS CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1972)

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal commercial featuring singers on the John F. Kennedy ferry in NYC. Note the World Trade Center still under construction in the background. Spot aired September 1972.

CANADA DRY CLUB SODA COMMERCIAL (1972)

Canada Dry Club Soda commercial featuring a 48-hour bubble test. Spot aired December 1972.

LAURENCE OLIVIER FOR POLAROID CAMERAS (1973)

Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera commercial starring actor Laurence Olivier. Spot aired October 1973.

GENERAL MOTORS ‘CAR ROOFS’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

General Motors “full-size” Colonnade car roof commercial featuring a California colonnade influence for 1974 model Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, and Buicks. Spot aired October 1973.

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

More Kellogg’s: Daily 70s Spots #380, 381: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies & Special K (1971)

More Canada Dry: 70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

More Olivier for Polaroid: 70s Spots: Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1973 & ’74)

More General Motors: Daily 70s Ad: General Motors’ German Opel (1973)

From The Vault: Rad Ads: Lee Rider Jeans (1976)

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**Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco August 20, 2015.**

Lee Riders Jeans. ('Ebony' magazine, August, 1976)

Lee Riders Jeans. (Ebony magazine, August, 1976)

“For those who think it’s time to get down to earth, back to basics.”

Check out that “authentic western styling”! Lee Riders Jeans originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Classic 70s Music Ads: Hues Corporation, ‘Rockin’ Soul’ (1974)

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Last month, we featured Hues Corporation’s #1 smash “Rock The Boat.” Now, the California trio are back with their follow-up hit “Rockin’ Soul.” “Rockin’ Soul” is the title track from the band’s 1974 LP and the tune grabbed another nice chart placing – #18 on Billboard‘s Hot 100.

Listen and luxuriate just below.

HUES CORPORATION, ‘ROCKIN’ SOUL’ (1974)

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Simon & Garfunkel, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ (1971)

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

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I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy Nova (with narration by Casey Kasem), and Timex.

BURGER KING ‘WHOPPER’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

Burger King Whopper commercial featuring actor Dick O’Neill (‘Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,’ ‘Cagney & Lacey’) as ‘Eddie.’ Spot aired in 1970.

CHARMS BIG POP CANDY COMMERCIAL (1970)

Charms Big Pop lollipops commercial featuring ‘The International Charms Big Pop Duel’ in ‘Australia.’ Wild Cherry and Lemon flavors are featured. Spot aired in 1970.

’72 CHEVY NOVA ‘SEE THE USA’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

1972 model Chevrolet Nova commercial featuring a “See the U.S.A.” theme. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired December 1971.

TIMEX ‘ELECTRIC WATCH’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

Electric Timex watch commercial featuring on-the-street interviews. Narrator may be Ralph Bell. Spot aired March 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)

More Burger King: Saturday 70s Spot: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)

More Candy: 70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

More Chevy Nova: 70s Spots: Chevy Nova & Monza (1974)

More Timex: Daily 70s Ad: The Electric TIMEX (1972)

Music For Monday: The Grass Roots, ‘Let’s Live For Today Medley’ (1970)

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Here’s a short and sweet Monday defuser. Join The Grass Roots as they play a medley of hits on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 6, 1970. The tunes you’ll hear are “I’d Wait A Million Years” (#15, 1969), “Midnight Confessions” (#5, 1968), and “Let’s Live For Today” (#8, 1967). All presented in a tight two minutes and twenty seconds. And, love that set backdrop!

THE GRASS ROOTS, ‘LET’S LIVE FOR TODAY MEDLEY’ (1970)

Previously on Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘(I’m Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear’ (1978)