70s Commercials: Wisk ‘Ring Around The Collar,’ Walmart, Ragu, Paper-Mate (1979)

“Those dirty rings!” Hi there. I was out of town last week on a road trip from California to Texas. It certainly was an exciting adventure speeding down the 10 highway for days on end. Now that I’ve returned to … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Folger’s Crystals, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, ‘Billy’ (1979)

“Tastes as rich as it looks.” After a successful re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, we’ve safely-landed the Wayback Machine in the waters of 1979. The late-Seventies commercials on display feature Folger’s Crystals instant coffee, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Gravy Train, Miracle Whip, Mr. Muscle, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (1979)

“We’ve got meaty taste in the bag.” A very good February to you! Here’s a batch of commercials that ran in 1979. Starting off, we have a spot for Gravy Train featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. After that, a classic spot … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Holidays): NyQuil Santa, Sonac, Dooley’s, Ornamental Ice (1972-79)

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

70s Commercials (Holidays): JCPenney Christmas, PAM, The Broadway, Kodak Movie Camera (1971-79)

“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

70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Taylor Champagne, Vicks Sinex (1979)

“Even more like homemade.” Fresh vintage commercials incoming! Here’s four spots from 1979. Firstly, Marge Redmond as Sarah Tucker in a spot for “new improved” Cool Whip. Next, finely-aged commercials for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Taylor Champagne (hey, there’s a … Continue reading