70s Commercials: Team Flakes, Power Passers, Kraft Mayo, Chevy Monza, Bell Telephone, Figurines (1977-78)

“Crunchier right to the bottom of the bowl.” A very merry Sunday to you all. Today, I’ve got a sextet of vintage commercials lined-up for your viewing pleasure, starting off with a spot for Nabisco’s Team Flakes cereal. After that … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Crest, Weebles West, Bell Telephone, Lovin’ Spoonfuls (1974)

“You can’t beat Crest for fighting cavities.” Today’s post lands on 1974 or thereabouts. We start off with a Crest Toothpaste commercial (starring Arthur O’Connell, John Erwin, and Kit Smythe) and follow that beauty up with spots for the Weebles … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone, AMC Concord (1979)

“Super looks! Super value!” After last week’s look at 1978 – we move forward now into 1979. This quartet of vintage ads turns the spotlight on Sears Menswear, Ultra Max Shampoo, Bell Telephone’s custom sets (with Joe Frazier), and the … Continue reading

70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!” It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Bell System ‘Data-Phone,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, Taster’s Choice (1970-71)

Rewinding back to the start of the decade, we’ve got a selection of advertising memories for you. Take a loving look at commercials for Bell System’s Data-Phone, Flintstones Vitamins, Cascade, and Taster’s Choice coffee (with a somewhat rare onscreen appearance … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors. Following … Continue reading