70s Commercials: Gravy Train, Miracle Whip, Mr. Muscle, ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (1979)

“We’ve got meaty taste in the bag.” A very good February to you! Here’s a batch of commercials that ran in 1979. Starting off, we have a spot for Gravy Train featuring Dinah’s Dog Diner. After that, a classic spot … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05, Gaines Top Choice, Speidel (1973-74)

“Nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee.” Gather round, ‘Disco dwellers, for a fresh quartet of early Seventies commercials. Today, you’ll find memory-pleasing spots for Sara Lee Pound Cake, Alberto V05 Hair Spray, Gaines Top Choice Dog Food, and Speidel watch bands. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘My Bologna,’ Secret, Alpo, Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1979)

“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

70s Commercials: Cheer, Pringles, Vicks, Ken-L Ration (1978)

“Reduces Wrinkling.” Apologies for the slip of a week. Let’s rectify that now with a set of vintage commercials from 1978. In the starter position, we have Cheer Detergent (with Reva Rose). Following that beauty, it’s Pringles Extra (with Leonard … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Gaines-Burgers, Chrysler LeBaron, Robert Hall Stores (1973)

“It’s delicious and it brings out the flavor of the ice cream.” Hey, there! It’s been too long since I’ve posted some fresh vintage commercials. (Can vintage ever actually be “fresh”? That’s a discussion for another day I suppose.) Here’s … 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