70s Commercials: Close-Up, Cinnamon Crunch, Dinty Moore, Gillette Trac II (1970-73)

“Close-Up is for close ups.” Let’s rewind back to the start of the decade and roll out a quartet of vintage commercials circa 1970 to 1973. First, we have a spot for Close-Up Toothpaste, followed by Cap’n Crunch’s Cinnamon Crunch … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Imperial Margarine, Libbyland Dinners, Homelite Chainsaw, Skittle Bowl (1972-73)

“Flavor fit for a queen!” 1972 and ’73 are the ancient years in the spotlight today. First up, a classic commercial for Imperial Margarine featuring the famous trumpet fanfare and magically-appearing crown. I think you’ll remember this spot – or, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Vicks Nyquil, Miss Clairol, Mrs. Paul’s, Dubonnet (1970-72)

“You got a cold tonight? Put Nyquil to work.” Back to the Seventies now with a pair of commercials from 1970 and two from ’72. Hit the clickers to view spots for Vicks Nyquil (with Louise Lasser and Bill Fiore), … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Disney Action Viewer, Cling Free, Presto Frypan, Square Off Board Game (1972)

“View them in slow-motion, fast-motion, even reverse!” Let’s get the new month going with four spots from 1972. Feast your eyes on commercials for Disney’s Action Viewer toy, Cling Free, the Presto Jumbo Frypan, and Parker Brother’s Square Off board … Continue reading

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

“If you have time for instant coffee – you have time for Quaker Instant Oatmeal.” The newest batch of old commercials spans 1970 to ’73. Our star is Quaker Instant Oatmeal from ’72, but I’ll post them out by consecutive … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Fruity & Cocoa Pebbles, Zenith, Trouble, Sunbeam Tangle Free (1972-73)

“If you put sweet Pebbles in your mouth…you’ll never have rocks in your head!” More classic cereal spots on tap today. From 1973, we have a commercial for Post Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles featuring Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and a … Continue reading