70s Spots: Morton Donuts, Pillsbury Cake, Wheaties, Checkerboard Entrées (1971-77)

“Fresh when you want them fresh.” Today’s batch of vintage commercials features a variety of edibles with spots for Checkerboard entrées, Morton frozen donuts, Wheaties cereal, and Pillsbury Plus cake. Brew up a pot of coffee and enjoy. Checkerboard Frozen … Continue reading

70s Spots: Carnation, Sanka, Cocoa Pebbles & Alpha-Bits (1973-79)

“Good for you – and your budget too.” Pull up a chair and settle in for some vintage commercials. Today’s spots feature Vicki Lawrence, Robert Young, and the Flintstones. Carnation Instant Milk Commercial (Vicki Lawrence, 1977) Carnation Instant Milk with … Continue reading

70s Spots: Post Honeycomb Cereal (The Hulk, 1977)

“Honeycomb BIG!!!” Two boffo socko commercials for Post Honeycomb cereal on the table today. First up, the Honeycomb Hideout crew meets The Hulk in an animated spot from the late 70s. My best guess is ’76 or ’78. That copyright … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

“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

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)

“Good. Pure. Simple.” A pair of commercials today for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. One features a father and son fishing outing, the other three friends on a biking trip “out West.” The spots aired in early January 1972 and were likely … Continue reading

70s Spots: Post Alpha-Bits Cereal (1975 & ’78)

“An adventure in every bowl!” Pouring out two bowls of Post Alpha-Bits cereal today. The first commercial aired in 1975 and features metal license plate prizes. These are perfect for attaching to your banana seat bikes. The second spot aired … Continue reading