70s Commercials: Pizza Hut, Life Savers, Western Airlines, VW Beetle (1974-75)

“Our people make it better.” Hi there, ‘Disco dilettantes. I hope you are having a nice, relaxing Sunday with feet up and beverage in hand. Seeing as you’re surely dropping by for some vintage entertainment, I’ll do my best not … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Jell-O, Polaroid With Morgan Freeman, Arrid, VW Bus (1974-77)

“When you’ve got it made – you’ve got it made.” Another batch of tasty Seventies commercials incoming. This quartet originally aired from 1974 to 1977. First up, a spot for Jell-O featuring a “luncheon salad” and narration by Peter Thomas. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05, Gaines Top Choice, Speidel (1973-74)

“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. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Grandpa Walton’ For Arby’s, Charmin, Lemon Pledge, ABC Fall TV Preview (1974-75)

“Beef. Arby’s piles it on.” We’re into 1974 and ’75 in today’s post. Firstly, it’s ol’ Will Geer of The Waltons in a spot for Arby’s. Following that, you’ll find good lookers for Charmin (with Dick Wilson and Raggedy Ann), … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Comet Mascot, Beatles Bootleg, Home Pride, Duncan Hines (1973-74)

“Everything’s under control…with Comet.” Well, hello. Happy September! It’s high time we had an update here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get into some circa ’73-’74, starting off with a Comet Cleanser commercial featuring longtime mascot Josephine the Plumber (Jane Withers) … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Crest, Weebles West, Bell Telephone, Lovin’ Spoonfuls (1974)

“You can’t beat Crest for fighting cavities.” Today’s post lands on 1974 or thereabouts. We start off with a Crest Toothpaste commercial (starring Arthur O’Connell, John Erwin, and Kit Smythe) and follow that beauty up with spots for the Weebles … Continue reading