“Newton Minnow takes another look at television…” Happy 2026! In recognition of a new year, we’re dialing back to 1976 and presenting a quartet of commercials set to celebrate 50-year-anniversaries. Good grief, who set the decades on fast-forward? Have a … Continue reading
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“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
“Thanks for the rebate, Joe!” It’s high time we had an update here isn’t it? Alright then, let’s fly into 1978 and view vintage commercials for Mr. Coffee (with spokesperson “Joltin’”Joe DiMaggio), Carefree Gum (with “Sir Isaac Newton“), Kraft Thousand … Continue reading
“Butter lovers truly love it!” OK, let’s set out some fresh commercials. These tasty choices hail from 1977 and ’78. We’ll start off with Log Cabin Buttered Syrup and slide into spots for Cream of Wheat and Hasbro’s Pyramid board … Continue reading
“Honda – We make it simple.” Today, it’s all about 1977 and ’78. Here’s the line-up; Honda Civic (with a VO by Burgess Meredith), Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal, The Barbara Walters Special (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Redd … Continue reading
“The new snack that looks like a little loaf of my French bread.” More food-related commercials from February 1974 on the table today. For starters, we have a tasty new snack from Nabisco called Lil’ Loaf. I hadn’t heard of … Continue reading