80s Commercials: Jell-O Dream Pie, Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum, RCA, Fruit & Fibre, Polident, Ford EXP, Wonder Bread, Razzle Game (1981)

“Not cream pie…Dream Pie!” It’s EIGHTIES Week this time around and I’ve got another double-dose of vintage commercials lined up for you! In order, we have Jell-O and Dream Whip’s Dream Pie, Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum, RCA’s “Advanced Remote Control,” Fruit … 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: Hanes Pantyhose, Pepsi ‘Skateboarders,’ Miller Lite, Adorn (1977)

“Gentlemen prefer Hanes!” Hello, friends of the ‘Disco. This time around, we have a set of vintage commercials from the year 1977. We start off with Hanes Pantyhose and their famous “Gentlemen prefer Hanes” campaign. After that springy, stretchy spot, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee Cake, Wamsutta’s Calvin Klein, Sinutab, Goodyear ‘Bigfoot’ (1974-76)

“Nobody can resist Sara Lee.” I’ve got a mixed bag of vintage Seventies commercials on-tap today. We start off in 1976, with spots for Sara Lee Walnut Layer Cake (with Paul Dooley) and Calvin Klein for Wamsutta “bedclothes” (with Tammy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Wally, Leggy Dolls, Mercury Comet, RCA TVs (1972-73)

“Lifts the dirt right off the wall.” Greetings! Today, on this extended weekend, we turn our sights to 1972 and ’73. We’ll lead off with a commercial for Big Wally (starring Beverly Sanders and Denny Miller). Following that foaming fabulousness, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Betty Crocker Potatoes, Clairol Hair-Painting, Scout Truck, ‘Grizzly Adams’ (1975)

“The Plain-Meat Potatoes.” We’ll settle into 1975 today with a quartet of fine vintage commercials from the year. Firstly, we have a spot for Betty Crocker’s variety of potato dishes. Following that, there’s Clairol’s attention-grabbing Quiet Touch Hair-Painting product, the … Continue reading