70s Spots: Pillsbury Bundt Cakes & Banquet Fried Chicken (1973)

“Fancy cakes made easy.” We’ve got a full meal on offer today.* Have your dessert before the entrĂ©e with a Pillsbury Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake. After that, enjoy Heat & Serve Fried Chicken from Banquet. Both commercials aired in November … Continue reading

70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

“Mister, your ship has just come in!” A pair of vintage Old Spice commercials for you today. First, we have a fluffy, floating ship made of Old Spice Shave Cream in a spot from October of 1973. Second, one of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)

“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Stove Top Stuffing (1973) & Rice-A-Roni (1978)

“The Anytime Stuffing That Hardly Takes Any Time.” We’re gobbling up some delicious side dishes this afternoon. First, we have a September 1973 commercial for General Foods Stove Top Stuffing Mix. After that, a 1978 spot for Rice-a-Roni – The … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

“America’s #1 soft drink.” We’re going with a soda pop theme today. First, we have a Coca-Cola commercial from September 1973 featuring a fancy self-drinking bottle. Second, a spot for Pepsi from February 1974 featuring a charity car wash group. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Eastern Airlines (1974) & American Airlines (1977)

“The Wings of Man.” Let’s take to the sky today with a pair of airline commercials. First, we have a spot for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines which features narration by Orson Welles (at least, I’d wager money it’s Welles). The … Continue reading