70s Commercials: Cheer, Duncan Hines, Dawn, Orange Plus (1973)

“All-Temperature Cheer – for the way you wash now.” Hello there, ‘Disco Dwellers! Let’s get some fresh vintage commercials rolling. This time around we find 1973 spots for Cheer (with Teri Garr and Michael Rupert) and Duncan Hines Brownies (with … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

“Made crunchy to stay crunchy!” I’ve got a fine batch of early Seventies commercials for you this time around. We start with the magnificent Cap’n Crunch and his crewman Dave. Following that, there’s spots for All Detergent, Dawn dishwashing liquid, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Continental Airlines, Dawn Liquid, ’77 GM, Ultra Ban (1976)

Here’s a collection of vintage spots from 1976 – or thereabouts. We’ll start off the festivities with a humorous commercial for Continental Airlines. After that, take in Dawn dishwashing detergent (with Janet MacLachlan and Albert Reed Jr.), 1977 General Motors … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dawn (Bruno Kirby), Armour Ham, Mercury Monarch, Rubbermaid (1974)

We’re spotlighting the mid-seventies, and 1974 in particular today. A trio of celebrities make an appearance so keep those eyes peeled. First up, it’s Dawn dishwashing liquid (with Bruno Kirby), then we have spots for Armour Golden Star ham, Mercury … Continue reading

70s Top Ten: Feb. 08, 1971

Dawn – featuring a mustache-free Tony Orlando (1971) Let’s step into the DanceBack Machine and travel in reverse for 50 years. Upon arriving, we check Billboard‘s singles chart and explore the tunes riding the Top Ten. The Week Of February … Continue reading

70s Spots: Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Frank Bonner, Mid-1970s)

“The better grease getter.” Two mid-70s commercials for Dawn dishwashing liquid in the kitchen today. My best guess is these spots aired sometime between 1974-76. The first, features actor Frank Bonner, soon to portray Herb Tarlek on WKRP in Cincinnati. … Continue reading