70s Commercials: KitKat, ‘Datsun Saves,’ ‘Charlie’s Angles’ Hideaway House, Stouffer’s (1976-77)

“Chocolatey, crispy KitKat.” Time for some fresh, mid-Seventies commercial action. To start us off, a spot for KitKat featuring a pair of big cats. This “unexpected lions” theme ran for a good few years. Following on from that wafer-filled goodness, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Morgan Freeman For Sure, Pelé For Pepsi, Fleischmann’s, Tony’s Pizza (1975-76)

“You’ll be drier. We’re Sure.” Here’s a set of vintage commercials from 1975 and ’76. First up, the man with the golden tones, Morgan Freeman, in a spot for Sure Antiperspirant. After that, it’s soccer star Pelé for Pepsi, character … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Diet Pepsi, Kinney Shoes, Zenith TV, Crest Toy Offer (1976)

“Changing the taste of America.” Back to the Seventies today and it’s 1976 at the ‘Disco. Our star attraction is a jingle-led commercial for Diet Pepsi. Our guest stars are Kinney Shoes, Zenith “Zoom Remote” TVs (and actor Peter Hansen), … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Mountain Dew, 9-Lives’ Morris, Trident, Hunt’s Prima Salsa (1976-77)

“Hello, sunshine! Hello, Mountain Dew!” Progressing through the Seventies, we pause for station identification in 1976 and ’77. On tap, you’ll find commercials for the “new” soft drink Mountain Dew, a super cute 9-Lives cat food spot with mascot Morris … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Avon, Ford Motorcraft, Ben-Gay, Dole Pineapple (1976-79)

“You’ve never looked so good!” Let us now slide into a quartet of vintage commercials with air dates from 1976 to 1979. We’ll start off with a famous Avon song and move on to spots for Ford Motorcraft parts (starring … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears Snow Tires, Tyco Trains, United Airlines, Intimate Fragrance, Jonathan Winters, VW, Midland CB, Palmolive (1973-76)

“Give me the good Superior stuff, sonny!” I’m behind on the ol’ weekend posting here, so this one will be an Extra-Large Economy Size version. The vintage commercials below originally ran on American TV screens between 1973 and 1976. First … Continue reading