70s Commercials: Little Caesar’s Pizza, International Scout, Pan Am, McCulloch Chainsaw (1978)

Dialing back to 1978 for today’s set of seventies commercials. In the pole position, we have a very early spot for Little Caesar’s Pizza. Following that, enjoy ads for the International Harvester Scout, Pan Am airlines, and McCulloch chainsaws with … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Weebles Haunted House, Kool-Aid, Buick Electra, 4-Way Nasal Spray (1976-77)

All right, my fellow nostalgic ghouls & goblins, today’s commercials are going to scare the livin’ daylights outta ya! Or maybe not at all. From 1976, we have Romper Room’s Weebles Haunted House with a glow-in-the-dark ghost and Kool-Aid with … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

Happy Tuesday! And, why is it never “Happy Tuesday”? Today, I’ve got a batch of early seventies commercials on tap. First, a fun, animated spot for King Vitaman cereal featuring the voice of Joe Flynn. Following that, there’s Romper Room’s … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: 7-11, Grandma’s Oatmeal Bars, CBS Friday, ‘Amityville Horror’ (1979)

1979 is the sweet spot today. You’ll find commercials for 7-11’s Sausage & Biscuit Sandwich, Grandma’s Fruit’n Oatmeal Bars, the CBS Friday evening line-up of The Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Dallas, and finally, a TV trailer for … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

Happy Funshine Friday! Just for you, here’s a fresh batch of exciting seventies commercials. We begin with good ol’ Vivian Vance as Maxine in a spot for Maxwell House. Vance did a whole series of these Maxwell House spots late … Continue reading →

70 Commercials: Baggies ‘Alligator,’ Rival Crock-Pot, Hanes Pantyhose, Smucker’s (1974-77)

If you’re wondering why yesterday’s Music for Monday entry was missing, apologies for that. I was out of town and couldn’t get back to the ol’ computer in time. I’m back in the official nostalgia chair now and ready to … Continue reading →