70s Commercials: Folger’s Crystals, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, ‘Billy’ (1979)

“Tastes as rich as it looks.” After a successful re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, we’ve safely-landed the Wayback Machine in the waters of 1979. The late-Seventies commercials on display feature Folger’s Crystals instant coffee, Banquet Fried Chicken, Carnation Breakfast Bar, and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Maxwell House, AMC Pacer, Pro-Keds, Timex (1975)

“Good to the last drop.” We’ll land the wayback spaceship in 1975 today. Our star attraction is a spot for Maxwell House Coffee with Vivian Vance as the long-running mascot Maxine. After that, enjoy commercials for the AMC Pacer (with … Continue reading

60s Commercials: Maxwell House, Honeycomb, Total, United, A1, Glad, Libby’s, Fab (1967-69)

“Over 10,000 possible winning numbers!” It’s SIXTIES Week here at the ‘Disco and I’ve got a double dose of late-60s commercials for you. From 1967, we have Maxwell House Coffee (with James Coco) and Post Honeycomb Cereal. From 1968, it’s … Continue reading

70s Commercials: VW Beetle, Snowy Bleach, Hefty, Maxwell House (1970-71)

“A penny saved is a penny earned.” Hi, all. Continuing with the getting back-on-track – here’s another lot of vintage commercials for you. I’m scrolling back to the start of the decade with four spots from 1970 to ’71. In … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Coffee Rich, Power Tennis, Behold, Gravy Train (1974)

“When it comes to taste – Coffee Rich really pours it on.” Here’s a batch of golden commercials from 1974. To start things off, we have the ever-present Mr. Ed McMahon for Coffee Rich. After that nugget, there’s spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer, Lysol, Maxim Coffee (1970-71)

“America’s favorite compact.” Rolling the years back to the start of the Seventies, we have commercials from 1970 and ’71 displayed. Feast your eyes on spots for Ford Maverick, Olympia Beer (one of the rare instances where I’m re-posting a … Continue reading