“Oscar Mayer has a way with B.O.L.O.G.N.A.” We’re settling in for some 1979 memories this week. First up, a commercial for Oscar Mayer and their famed “My Bologna” jingle. Following that, you’ll find ads for Secret antiperspirant, Alpo Dog Food … Continue reading
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“The pantyhose-and-panty-in-one.” Alright! We’re back to the Seventies now with a batch of memory-pleasing commercials from 1978. Firstly, a spot for Undie-Leggs with a chorus line in the supermarket. If I remember rightly, this sort of thing happened all the … Continue reading
“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
“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
“Changing the taste of America.” Back to the Seventies today and it’s 1976 at the ‘Disco. Our star attraction is a jingle-led commercial for Diet Pepsi. Our guest stars are Kinney Shoes, Zenith “Zoom Remote” TVs (and actor Peter Hansen), … Continue reading
“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