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)

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

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“Ah, groovy. Like, wow!”

Swinging all the way back to the start of the decade, here are four spots from 1970 or thereabouts. First up, a “groovy” commercial for Zest. Remember, folks – it’s not soap!

After that refreshing 30 seconds, please consume spots for Brylcreem (with Mike Curtis), Glade Sunny Lemon Air Freshener, and Gillette Razor Blades (with Tom Seaver).

ZEST ‘GROOVY’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Deodorant Zest commercial featuring a ‘hip’ father and daughter. Spot aired in the early 1970s.

BRYLCREEM COMMERCIAL (MIKE CURTIS, 1970)

Brylcreem Hairdressing commercial featuring linebacker Mike Curtis (Baltimore Colts). Spot aired November 1970.

GLADE SUNNY LEMON AIR FRESHENER COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970S)

Animated SC Johnson Glade Natural Scents Air Freshener commercial featuring Sunny Lemon scent and cartoon elves. Spot aired in the early 1970s.

TOM SEAVER FOR GILLETTE RAZOR BLADES (1970)

Gillette Premium-Plus Razor Blades commercial featuring baseball great Tom Seaver (NY Mets, Cincinnati Reds). Spot aired September 1970.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Taylor Champagne, Vicks Sinex (1979)

More Zest: 70s Commercials: Quaker Oatmeal, Talkabout Toy, Cracker Barrel, Zest (1970-71)

More Brylcreem: 70s Spots: Brylcreem ‘Bounce’ & Schick Super Chromium (1971)

More Glade: 70s Spots: Hungry Jack (Vernee Watson) & Glade (Doris Roberts) (1975)

More Gillette: Daily 70s Spots #373, 374: Gillette – Jerry West & Barber Shop Quartet (1973)

70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Taylor Champagne, Vicks Sinex (1979)

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“Even more like homemade.”

Fresh vintage commercials incoming! Here’s four spots from 1979. Firstly, Marge Redmond as Sarah Tucker in a spot for “new improved” Cool Whip.

Next, finely-aged commercials for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Taylor Champagne (hey, there’s a nice combination – champers & mac!), and Vicks Sinex (with Thomas Newton Hill Jr. and William Andrews).

COOL WHIP ‘NEW IMPROVED’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Birds Eye Cool Whip dessert topping commercial featuring spokesperson Sarah Tucker (Marge Redmond). Narration by Peter Thomas. Spot aired March 1979 (produced in ’78).

KRAFT MAC & CHEESE COMMERCIAL (1979)

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner commercial featuring the Dombrowski family of Gloucester, Mass. Spot aired March 1979.

TAYLOR CHAMPAGNE ‘OF COURSE!’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

Taylor Extra Dry Champagne commercial featuring a posh party. Spot aired December 1979.

VICKS SINEX COMMERCIAL (1979)

Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray commercial. The male farmer is Thomas Newton Hill Jr. The trucker in the red shirt is William Andrews. Spot aired December 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Team Flakes, Power Passers, Kraft Mayo, Chevy Monza, Bell Telephone, Figurines (1977-78)

More Cool Whip: 70s Commercials: GE FlashCubes, Dristan, Cool Whip, AMC Matador (1970-72)

More Kraft Mac & Cheese: 70s Commercials: Kraft Mac & Cheese, Howard Cosell, Leggy Dolls (1971-72)

More Taylor Wines: 70s Commercials: Celeste Pizza, Wise Potato Chips, Chevy Chevette, Taylor Wines (1978)

More Vicks: Saturday 70s Spots: Halls ‘Vapor Action’ & Vicks (1973 & ’74)