70s Commercials: Bazooka Bubblegum, McDonald’s Breakfast, Kraft Cheese, ‘Flick Your Bic!’ (1975)

“The Sugarless Gum That’s Fun.” Well, hello there. It’s update time at the ‘Disco and our destination is 1975. The first vintage commercial is for Bazooka Sugarless Bubble Gum. Following that chewable memory, you can digest spots for McDonald’s breakfast … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Cool Whip, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Taylor Champagne, Vicks Sinex (1979)

“Even more like homemade.” Fresh vintage commercials incoming! Here’s four spots from 1979. Firstly, Marge Redmond as Sarah Tucker in a spot for “new improved” Cool Whip. Next, finely-aged commercials for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Taylor Champagne (hey, there’s a … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Team Flakes, Power Passers, Kraft Mayo, Chevy Monza, Bell Telephone, Figurines (1977-78)

“Crunchier right to the bottom of the bowl.” A very merry Sunday to you all. Today, I’ve got a sextet of vintage commercials lined-up for your viewing pleasure, starting off with a spot for Nabisco’s Team Flakes cereal. After that … 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: Uncle Ben’s, Parkay, Alka-Seltzer, Romilar III (1971-72)

“Perfect rice in 5 minutes.” Let’s get into an early Seventies frame-of-mind with a celebrity-filled set of commercials from 1971 and ’72. Firstly, a spot for Uncle Ben’s Rice (with Ed McMahon). Following that gem, we have ads for Parkay … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Kraft Fudgies, Hefty, Betty Crocker, Scope (1970-71)

Hey there! Apologies for the lack of updates. My home has been a construction site over the past few weeks and our 100-year-old electrical system had to be completely redone. That has been fixed and mostly finished, so I’m back … Continue reading →