70s Commercials: French’s Mustard, Cap’n Crunch, Arrid, Bonus Detergent (1972)

“It’s just what you’ve been crying for.” Howdy, ‘Disco denizens! It’s circa’ 72 today, and I’ve got the usual quartet of vintage ads for you, plus a pre-Bicentennial extra-special video that aired 50 years ago on this very day. First … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Thomas’ English Muffins, Right Guard, Spic And Span, King Vitaman (1970-71)

“Thomas’ promises.” Greetings, all. Apologies for getting behind on the posting. Here’s a nifty lot of vintage commercials from the early Seventies – circa 1970 to ’71. First up, it’s Thomas’ English Muffins with a familiar looking package and unfamiliar … Continue reading

60s Commercials: Sandy’s Burgers, Quisp, Thermo King, Pepto-Bismol, Adolph’s, Playtex, Head & Shoulders, Dial (1966-69)

“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

60s Commercials: Fruit Stripe Gum, Kodak, Rexall, Hunt’s Catsup, ‘Here’s Lucy,’ Cap’n Crunch, Bali Hai, All Detergent (1968-69)

“Yipes! Stripes!” It’s Sixties Week here at the ‘Disco, and I’ve got a hearty batch of commercials from 1968 and ’69 for you. Our star is a wonderful animated spot for Beech-Nut Gum featuring the voices of John Fiedler and … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal, Clairol True Brunette, Weebles Camper, Bisquick (1972)

“A tasty part of a nutritious breakfast.” OK, it’s back to the Seventies we go with four commercials from 1972. In the starting position, we have an animated Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal spot. After that, soak up spots for … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Close-Up, Cinnamon Crunch, Dinty Moore, Gillette Trac II (1970-73)

“Close-Up is for close ups.” Let’s rewind back to the start of the decade and roll out a quartet of vintage commercials circa 1970 to 1973. First, we have a spot for Close-Up Toothpaste, followed by Cap’n Crunch’s Cinnamon Crunch … Continue reading