70s Spots: Maxwell House Coffee (Margaret Hamilton, 1976)

“Good to the last drop.” Yesterday, we gulped down some decaffeinated coffee. Today, we’ll add some caffeine with a pair of Maxwell House spots from 1976. These commercials star Margaret Hamilton who you’ll remember as the iconic Wicked Witch of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Brim Decaffeinated Coffee (1976)

“You won’t believe it’s decaffeinated.” Let’s fill our commercial cup to the rim today, yes, you guessed it – with Brim. Here’s two spots produced in 1976 featuring Brim decaf coffee and Mr. Cooper and his Super Market. Why is … Continue reading

70s Spots: Shasta Root Beer & Sunkist Oranges (1976)

“The finest draft root beer in the land!” It’s 1976 today and we shall eat, drink, and be merry! First, take in a song and dance number from Shasta Root Beer to the tune of “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön.” … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

“Friday night it’s hot stuff!” Today, we have a pair of ABC promos from October of 1976. The first features the Donny & Marie show and a gaggle of guest stars; Sonny & Cher, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Edgar Bergen, Paul Lynde, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)

“He’s 15. That’s 105 for you and me.” A pair of commercials for the Seventies pets in your life. Firstly, father figure, Lorne Greene (Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica) in a spot featuring one of his many appearances for Alpo dog food. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Fritos Corn Chips & C&H Sugar (1976)

“I’ll munch to that.” Two 1976 commercials today from ad campaigns you may remember. First, a spot for Fritos Brand Corn Chips with a “munchy” theme. Second, a spot for C&H Pure Cane Sugar with a sing-a-long jingle. Let’s hear … Continue reading