“An improvement over butter and margarine.” Just below, you’ll find a batch of commercials celebrating 50 years since originally airing. Do commercials celebrate anniversaries? Let’s not overthink it! Enjoy spots for Blue Bonnet Spread, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Country Crust, Toyota … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1976
“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
“Newton Minnow takes another look at television…” Happy 2026! In recognition of a new year, we’re dialing back to 1976 and presenting a quartet of commercials set to celebrate 50-year-anniversaries. Good grief, who set the decades on fast-forward? Have a … Continue reading
Happy Holidays, everyone! I hope you have a safe, warm & wonderful time with family and friends as 2025 comes to a close. To send us off into a new year, here’s another batch of vintage Christmas-themed Seventies commercials. There’s … Continue reading
“The more cotton – the better you feel.” Holiday greetings, ‘Disco denizens! With Hanukkah rolling along and Christmas fast-approaching, it’s time for some seasonal Seventies spots. First, a spot for JCPenney featuring some stylish men’s cotton shirts with not-awkward-at-all ties … Continue reading
“Simply super great!” Hello there! It’s time for some hearty 1976 commercials. This time around, we turn the spotlight on Van Camp’s Beans. Try not to be disturbed by the scary clown in this one. After that spot of deliciousness, … Continue reading