Who says gum doesn’t grow on trees?
“The flavor lover’s gum!”
Snack time! Here’s two commercials from the fall of 1979. The first features Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum and a magical gum tree. The second stars Sunshine Chip-A-Roos cookies with an exciting cameo by Cheez-It.
Previously on 70s Spots: Body On Tap Shampoo (Kim Basinger) & Tame Conditioner (1978)
More Sunshine brand at Bionic Disco: Gary Burghoff For HiHo Crackers (1977)
Basinger’s beer shampoo days
“Brewed with one third real beer!”
Shampoo and conditioning time. Here’s two hair care commercials from 1978.
The first, for Body On Tap shampoo, aired in July of ’78 and stars Academy Award-winning actor Kim Basinger. The second spot is for Tame conditioning clean rinse. Apply liberally to the follicles!
Previously on 70s Spots: Dodge Pickup Trucks (Catfish Hunter, 1975 & Chuck Connors, 1976)
Chuck makin’ a buck
“Catfish Hunter would rather drive a truck…”
Driving in some celebrity hosted Dodge pickup truck commercials today. First up, is baseball Hall of Fame’r Catfish Hunter in a September 1975 spot.
After that, actor Chuck Connors (The Rifleman) appears in a December 1976 ad.
Previously on 70s Spots: Zenith ‘Chromacolor’ TV Sets (1970 & ’72)
More Chuck Connors at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Sunbeam Shaver (Chuck Connors) & Midas (Vic Tayback, 1973)
Masak measures up
“Only Zenith has it.”
A pair of commercials for Zenith Chromacolor television sets today. First up, from September 1970, actor Ron Masak is in the market for a compact model.
Second, a not-scary-at-all clown shows off the virtues of Zenith’s “big screen” sets. This one aired in November of ’72.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Pepperidge Farm Remembers’ (1979)
More Zenith at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Magnavox & Zenith TVs (Lloyd Bridges, 1971)
‘Bread like it used to be…’
“‘Cause Pepperidge Farm remembers!”
A pair of November 1979 commercials for Pepperidge Farm rolling out today. The commercials feature longtime spokesperson Titus Moody (aka actor Charles C. Welch who took over in ’79 for Parker Fennelly). Toast ’em and enjoy.
Previously on 70s Spots: Poppin’ Fresh Cinnamon Rolls & Folger’s Coffee Crystals (1979)
The Dough Boy hath arrivith
“Make Magic with Poppin’ Fresh Dough.”
Let’s take a cinnamon rolls and coffee break. First, enjoy a spot for Pillsbury’ Poppin’ Fresh Cinnamon Rolls in a commercial featuring actors Dana Hill, Roger Bowen, and Arlene Golonka. The spot carries a copyright of 1978 and aired in September of 1979.
After that, drink up a Folger’s Coffee Crystals testimonial from August ’79.
Previously on 70s Spots: Stove Top Stuffing (1973) & Rice-A-Roni (1978)