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

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“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)

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“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)

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“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)

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“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)

Thermo King Auto Air Conditioner commercial featuring a summertime car pool. Spot aired June 1968.

PEPTO-BISMOL COMMERCIAL (1968)

Pepto-Bismol commercial featuring a day’s worth of food and desserts. Spot aired June 1968.

ADOLPH’S TENDERIZER ‘SUMMER BBQ’ COMMERCIAL (1968)

Summertime Adolph’s Instant Meat Tenderizer commercial featuring a spokesperson BBQing. Spot aired June 1968.

PLAYTEX BRA COMMERCIAL (BERNADETTE PETERS, 1969)

Playtex Cross-Your-Heart Slightly Padded Bra commercial starring a 20-year-old Bernadette Peters. Spot aired circa 1969.

HEAD & SHOULDERS SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1969)

Head & Shoulders Shampoo commercial featuring dandruff paranoia. Spot aired in 1969 (but looks like it was produced a year or two earlier).

DIAL SOAP COMMERCIAL (1969)

Dial Soap commercial featuring a bride on her wedding day. Narration by John Connell. Spot aired circa 1969.

Previously on 60s Commercials: Fruit Stripe Gum, Kodak, Rexall, Hunt’s Catsup, ‘Here’s Lucy,’ Cap’n Crunch, Bali Hai, All Detergent (1968-69)

More Quaker cereals: 70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

More Pepto-Bismol: 70s Commercials: Colgate, Chrysler LeBaron,’Coke Adds Life!,’ Pepto-Bismol (1977-78)

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

More Head & Shoulders: Daily 70s Spot #505: Head & Shoulders Shampoo (1973)

More Dial: Sixties Week: Bold, Lancers, Dial Deodorant, Pontiac Commercials (1968-69)

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

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“Melts in your mouth…not in your hand.”

It’s 1977 this time around and I’ve got four quality commercials on-tap. Hit the clickers for spots featuring the M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, and everyone’s favorite Seventies mascot – The Ty-D-Bol Man!*

*Wait a minute. What am I thinking? The M&M’s Candies Man is a mascot too. I guess this is more of a mascot face-off. Enjoy!

M&M’s CANDIES MAN ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1977)

Animated M&M’s Candies Man commercial. Candies Man voiced by Hap Lawrence. Spot aired May 1977.

HI-C PEACH DRINK COMMERCIAL (1977)

Hi-C Peach flavored drink commercial featuring a country-style jingle. Spot aired July 1977.

ARMOUR HOT DOGS COMMERCIAL (1977)

Armour Hot Dogs commercial featuring a sign-painter. Narrator is Gary Owens. Spot aired June 1977.

TY-D-BOL MAN COMMERCIAL (1977)

Ty-D-Bol toilet cleaner commercial featuring the Ty-D-Bol Man mascot. Spot aired May 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Diet Pepsi, Kinney Shoes, Zenith TV, Crest Toy Offer (1976)

More M&M’s: 70s Spots: M&M’s Candies Man (1976)

More Hi-C: Daily 70s Ad: Hi-C Grape Drink (1970)

More Armour Hot Dogs: 70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)

More Ty-D-Bol: 70s Spots – Celebrity Time: Teri Garr, Joe DiMaggio, Charles Durning, Chuck McCann (1974)

70s Commercials: Diet Pepsi, Kinney Shoes, Zenith TV, Crest Toy Offer (1976)

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“Changing the taste of America.”

Back to the Seventies today and it’s 1976 at the ‘Disco. Our star attraction is a jingle-led commercial for Diet Pepsi. Our guest stars are Kinney Shoes, Zenith “Zoom Remote” TVs (and actor Peter Hansen), and a Fisher-Price toy offer from Crest Toothpaste.

I hope they bring you 49-year-old summertime happy vibes. Roll ’em.

DIET PEPSI COMMERCIAL (1976)

Diet Pepsi soft drink commercial featuring a jaunty jingle. Narrator is likely Hal Linden. Spot aired October 1976.

KINNEY SHOES SONG COMMERCIAL (1976)

Kinney Shoe Store commercial featuring a sing-a-long song. Spot aired June 1976.

ZENITH ‘ZOOM REMOTE’ TV SET COMMERCIAL (1976)

Zenith Solid State Chromacolor II TV Set commercial featuring remote control ‘zoom’ capability. The spokesperson is Peter Hansen. Spot aired December 1976.

CREST TOY GIVEAWAY COMMERCIAL (1976)

Crest Toothpaste commercial featuring Santa Claus at the beach and a Fisher-Price toy giveaway. Spot aired summer 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Mornings,’ The Gap, ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ Crisco (1975)

More Pepsi: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Budweiser, ’20/20′, Pepsi & Chevy (1976-78)

More Kinney: 70s Spots: Fotomat (Animated) & Kinney Shoes (Ken Berry, 1976)

More Zenith: 70s Commercials: Lifebuoy Soap, Bumble Bee Tuna, Ex-Lax, Zenith (1970-71)

More Crest: 70s Commercials: Crest ‘Mr. Goodwin,’ Charmin, REA Air Express, Budweiser (1972-74)