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: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Cheetos, Underwood Spreads, Purina Cat Chow (1972)

“The Peanut Butter Eater’s Peanut Butter.” Here’s a batch of groovy commercials that aired in 1972. First up, Alan Sues of Laugh-In fame as the Peter Pan Peanut Butter mascot. After that klutzy classic, swallow 30 second time capsules for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Zest, Brylcreem, Glade, Gillette Blades (1970)

“Ah, groovy. Like, wow!” Swinging all the way back to the start of the decade, here are four spots from 1970 or thereabouts. First up, a “groovy” commercial for Zest. Remember, folks – it’s not soap! After that refreshing 30 … Continue reading

60s Commercials: Sandy’s Burgers, Quisp, Thermo King, Pepto-Bismol, Adolph’s, Playtex, Head & Shoulders, Dial (1966-69)

“It’s a giant of a meal.” Sixties Week is back! This hearty double-post features an old timey commercial for Sandy’s Big Scot Burger. Apparently, McDonald’s “borrowed” the Big Scot idea for their wickedly successful Big Mac. After that bit of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, Ty-D-Bol Man (1977)

“Melts in your mouth…not in your hand.” It’s 1977 this time around and I’ve got four quality commercials on-tap. Hit the clickers for spots featuring the M&M’s Candies Man, Hi-C Peach, Armour Hot Dogs, and everyone’s favorite Seventies mascot – … Continue reading

70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Mornings,’ The Gap, ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ Crisco (1975)

“The New Morning.” Happy Father’s Day! We’re stopping the Wayback Machine in 1975 (and thereabouts). In the starring role, we have a vaguely humorous commercial for McDonald’s “improved” breakfast menu. In co-starring roles, we’ve got spots for The Gap, Welcome … Continue reading