70s Commercials: Hubba Bubba, Oscar Mayer Wieners, Maytag Repairman, AMF (1979)

“Big Bubbles. No Troubles.” Four classic commercials from 1979 are on display today. In the starting position, we have a spot for Hubba Bubba Bubble Gum (with Don Collier and Dub Taylor). Following that, there’s spots for Oscar Mayer Wieners, … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Burger Chef ‘Star Wars’ Meals, Kitty Litter, Fritos, Weber BBQ (1977-78)

“Collect all seven!” Here’s a nifty collection of mid-to-late Seventies commercials. From 1978, we have a Burger Chef Star Wars Fun Meals spot and one featuring an animated Kitty Litter mascot (possibly voiced by Pat Harrington). From ’77, there’s spots … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Chevy ‘Better Way’ Song, RCA TVs, 4-Way Nasal Spray, Bell Potato Chips (1973-76)

“Building a better way to see the USA.” More Seventies memories today with a quartet of commercials featuring Chevrolet’s ’74 models, RCA televisions (with Ian Wolfe and William Christopher), an animated 4-Way Nasal Spray spot, and Bell Potato Chips (with … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Voice Of The Mummy Game, Miller High Life, Crunch Berries, Mr. Whipple (1970-71)

Voice of the Mummy -“A weird game!” All right, let’s get some dang commercials up here. It’s been too long. These vintage spots aired circa 1970 and ’71. You’ll find Milton Bradley’s Voice of the Mummy board game, Miller High … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

“We take our kids seriously.” Alrighty, it’s time to get all the way back to the Seventies. Here’s a selection of vintage commercials from approximately 1970 to 1974. We start off with a nifty ABC promo for their “Funshine Saturday” … Continue reading →

Sixties Week: Libby’s Sloppy Joes, Chevy, Pizza Spins, Raid Commercials (1966-69)

“Something good is always cooking at Libby’s.” SIXTIES Week: Wow! Something new going down here at the ‘Disco. Well, actually something even older than usual, I guess. We’re focused on 1960s TV advertising this week. In the first installment of … Continue reading →