70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Colonel Talks’ (1971)

“We’ve got another whole generation of chicken-eaters coming up…” Continuing our chicken theme, we have two commercials for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Both spots aired on New Year’s Day 1971 (and were therefore produced in 1970). The first spot has the … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ (1977)

“I like my chicken finger lickin’ good!” Here’s two spots for Kentucky Fried Chicken from 1977. A “Family Picnic Pack” (with table cloth included) from June of 1977. Then a “Finger Lickin’” testimonial spot from November ’77. Kentucky Fried Chicken … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘BBQ Twang’ (1976)

“It gives ya some tasty twang!” Back when KFC was still known as Kentucky Fried Chicken they fired up a newfangled barbeque-style flavor. Ooowee, it shore was twangy! The spot below aired 40 years ago, in July of 1976. *Update: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #391, 392: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Musicals’ (1975)

“Real goodness from the Colonel.” Time to enjoy two Kentucky Fried Chicken mini-musicals that aired in November of 1975. The Colonel told everyone to sing and dance…and they did with great abandon. In the first spot, which takes place in … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken (1972 & ’75)

“Hey, it’s a Kentucky Fried Chicken Day.” It’s Sunday in the Seventies. Time to head out for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Today, we’ve got two vintage spots on display for the company not-yet-known as KFC. Fist up, a … Continue reading