60s Commercials: Post Cereals, Rambler, Camay, Ultra Brite, Wish-Bone, Mr. Potato Head, Micrin (1966-69)

“Everything’s Archie!” Hello, Bionic faithful! Thanks for hangin’ on while life and the day job have been keeping me overly-busy. Let me lay a double-post on you and welcome you to Sixties Week! A real grab bag of wonderment awaits. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘TV Guide,’ Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, Chevy Pickup, Ban Basic (1976)

“Newton Minnow takes another look at television…” Happy 2026! In recognition of a new year, we’re dialing back to 1976 and presenting a quartet of commercials set to celebrate 50-year-anniversaries. Good grief, who set the decades on fast-forward? Have a … Continue reading

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: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

“It’s just what you’ve been crying for.” Howdy, ‘Disco denizens! It’s circa’ 72 today, and I’ve got the usual quartet of vintage ads for you, plus a pre-Bicentennial extra-special video that aired 50 years ago on this very day. First … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

“Thomas’ promises.” Greetings, all. Apologies for getting behind on the posting. Here’s a nifty lot of vintage commercials from the early Seventies – circa 1970 to ’71. First up, it’s Thomas’ English Muffins with a familiar looking package and unfamiliar … Continue reading

80s Commercials: Pabst Beer (Daniels & Washington), L’eggs, Jell-O, ‘Fame,’ Lysol, Meow Mix, IBM, Crispix (1980-83)

“Give that man a Blue Ribbon!” Eighties Week returns! Wear your sunglasses at night, hop into your DeLorean, and drive into these commercial time capsules from the consumerism era. Our main event is a spot for Pabst Beer with pre-stardom … Continue reading