70s Commercials: Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Cap’n Crunch, Excedrin, Champion (1970-73)

“If you have time for instant coffee – you have time for Quaker Instant Oatmeal.” The newest batch of old commercials spans 1970 to ’73. Our star is Quaker Instant Oatmeal from ’72, but I’ll post them out by consecutive … Continue reading

70s Commercials: ‘Brady Bunch’ Promo, Continental Airlines, Imperial Margarine, Excedrin (1973-76)

“Something funny’s always going on with the Brady Bunch.” This time around, you’ll find commercials spanning 1973 to 1976. We start of with a rather awesome ABC promo for The Brady Bunch. Following that, soak up spots for Continental Airlines, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Sears ‘Mother’s Day,’ ‘Pepsi Generation,’ Pinto Line-Up, Excedrin P.M. (1977-79)

With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

Friday is here and that means I’ve got another batch of seventies commercials lined up. Take a gander at spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Fashion Underwear (with Wally Cox), Excedrin (with David Janssen), and Loving Care hair color. Enjoy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Quasar, STP, Excedrin, Gallo Wine (1974)

” Reach out for Quasar! “ Today, we’ve got an eclectic set of commercials for you from 1974. The spots are for Quasar TVs, STP oil filters, Excedrin P.M., and Gallo white wine. Let’s get right to it! Quasar TV … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “When is a headache The Excedrin Headache?” This issue also featured the NYC opening of a film called Star Wars. Daily 70s Ad #138: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ originally appeared in the May 30, 1977 issue of New … Continue reading