70s Commercials: Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Cheetos, Underwood Spreads, Purina Cat Chow (1972)

“The Peanut Butter Eater’s Peanut Butter.” Here’s a batch of groovy commercials that aired in 1972. First up, Alan Sues of Laugh-In fame as the Peter Pan Peanut Butter mascot. After that klutzy classic, swallow 30 second time capsules for … Continue reading

Sixties Week: Bold, Lancers, Dial Deodorant, Pontiac Commercials (1968-69)

“Red!” Sixties week continues (and ends for now). I’ll likely post additional 60s era spots every four to six weeks. We’ll see how it goes, but that sounds about right. Today, grab a look at commercials for Bold Detergent (with … Continue reading

70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

“Write on, brothers! Write on!” Two commercials rolling out today from the fall of 1973. First, check out a Paper Mate pens musical number featuring Johnny Brown from Laugh-In and Good Times. After that, whip out your Diners Club card … Continue reading

70s Spots: Santa Anita Race Track (Ruth Buzzi, 1971)

“Get wildly emotional nine times a day!” Here’s a fun rarity for Santa Antia race track in Southern California. The spot features Ruth Buzzi portraying the frumpy Gladys Ormphby character she made famous on Laugh-In. Fellow Laugh-In cast member, Gary … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #456: ‘The Rowan & Martin Report’ ABC Promo (1975)

“Don’t miss the fun Wednesday night at 8.” It’s 1975 this week, and we ventured deep into the barely-remembered TV files for this one. It’s a November 1975 ABC promo for The Rowan & Martin Report. This short-lived series featured … Continue reading