“Up in the valley of the Jolly Green Giant…” We’re enjoying a vegetable-based meal today with Green Giant’s Niblet Ears corn on the cob. This commercial featuring the famed harvest mascot and The Little Green Sprout aired in March of … Continue reading
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“Morris, your horoscope’s divine!” Lots of cats in the house today. First, enjoy a Morris the Cat 9-Lives spot from June 1978. This one has an oh-so-70s horoscope theme. After that, a June 1975 commercial for Purina Cat Food featuring … Continue reading
“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!” Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976. The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. … Continue reading
“When you think of toys – think of Toys ‘R’ Us!” We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of 1978 this year – so, let’s get off to a hearty start with a pair of vintage commercials. First, a good find for … Continue reading
“We’ve got another whole generation of chicken-eaters coming up…” Continuing our chicken theme, we have two commercials for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Both spots aired on New Year’s Day 1971 (and were therefore produced in 1970). The first spot has the … Continue reading
“We’re Kosher…” Eating and drinking in the late 70s is our tenuous theme today. First, enjoy a classic Hebrew National hot dogs spot featuring “Uncle Sam” that ran for a good few years. After that, take in an Ovaltine Hot … Continue reading