70s Commercials: Alpha-Bits, YWCA, Virgin Islands, Tumblin’ Weebles (1978-79)

Happy November! Here’s a quartet of snazzy vintage commercials to get your Autumn rolling along properly. From 1978 and ’79, we’ve got spots lined up from Post Alpha-Bits cereal, the YWCA, the US Virgin Islands, and Hasbro’s Tumblin’ Weebles Blimp. … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

Here’s a high quality batch of commercials from the 1974-75 era. The fun starts with G.I. Joe and moves on to Stove Top Stuffing (with rice!), the RCA XL-100 TV system, and finally, United Airlines “Friendship Service.” Re-live it. G.I. … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys, Lionel Trains (Johnny Cash), Scope, American-Standard (1977)

Coming in a little later than usual, we’ve got four vintage commercials from 1977. First up, it’s Charlie’s Angels Underwater Intrigue toy set. Following that magic, you’ll find spots for Lionel Trains & Truckin’ (with Johnny Cash), Scope mouthwash, and … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Betty White For Spray ‘N Wash, Raid Solid, Sominex, Weebles Tarzan Hut (1976)

1976 is our destination today. As per usual, I’ve lined up four vintage commercials for you. Take a stroll down memory lane with Spray ‘n Wash (starring spokesperson Betty White), Raid Solid Insect Killer, Sominex sleeping aid (with Carlin Glynn), … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors. Following … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: Banquet Frozen Dinner, Pizza Hut, Super Stamper, Clairol Hot Shave (1976)

1976 is our destination this time around. I’ve got a fancy quartet of advertisements for you from Banquet Frozen Dinner, Pizza Hut, Hasbro’s Incredible Super Stamper, and Clairol’s Hot Shave Capsule. I think you’ll enjoy the trip down Memory Lane. … Continue reading →