Eighties Week: Betty Crocker, Orbit Gum, Orville Redenbacher, Parkay Commercials (1980-81)

“Bake someone happy!” Happy what’s left of the weekend! Eighties Week has rolled around again and we’re dipping into 1980 and ’81. The commercials found below feature Betty Crocker and the “Bake Someone Happy” theme, Orbit Sugar Free Gum, good … Continue reading

70s Commercials: La Choy ‘Swing American!,’ Squeeze Parkay, Nestea Plunge, Weebles (1973-76)

Got four commercials for you today and every one is a winner. Sit back, hit the clickers, and bask in the warmth of Weebles toy sets (dig that Marina!), La Choy Chow Mein (swinging so American), Squeeze Parkay margarine, and, … Continue reading

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ben-Gay, Kraft Cheese Singles, Parkay, Char-B-Que (1970-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.* Today, we’re dipping into the Buried Treasure file for a fine assortment of vintage seventies spots. Soak up commercials for Ben-Gay, Kraft’s American Cheese … Continue reading

70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

Happy Tuesday! And, why is it never “Happy Tuesday”? Today, I’ve got a batch of early seventies commercials on tap. First, a fun, animated spot for King Vitaman cereal featuring the voice of Joe Flynn. Following that, there’s Romper Room’s … Continue reading