“An improvement over butter and margarine.” Just below, you’ll find a batch of commercials celebrating 50 years since originally airing. Do commercials celebrate anniversaries? Let’s not overthink it! Enjoy spots for Blue Bonnet Spread, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Country Crust, Toyota … Continue reading
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“Beef. Arby’s piles it on.” We’re into 1974 and ’75 in today’s post. Firstly, it’s ol’ Will Geer of The Waltons in a spot for Arby’s. Following that, you’ll find good lookers for Charmin (with Dick Wilson and Raggedy Ann), … 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
“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
“It costs less and tastes great.” Greetings! You know what time it is? It’s time to travel into the recesses of our minds and dust off some long-forgotten Seventies advertisements. This batch of commercials appeared on TV screens in 1976. … Continue reading
“A&W Root Beer’s got that frosty mug taste!” Welcome to June! We’ve got a 1978 theme going for today’s batch of vintage commercials. First up, a spot for A&W Root Beer featuring the “Frosty Mug Taste” jingle. Did you twist … Continue reading