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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Maxwell House and the Percolator Days

Before Mr. Coffee changed the way so many of us made coffee (drip coffee), most homes had a percolator sitting…

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Posted in 1960's

Suzy Cute and Louis Armstrong: Yes, This Really Happened

The Suzy Cute doll commercial is one of those 1960s toy ads that makes you stop and say, “Wait, is…

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Posted in 1970's

“My dog’s bigger than your dog, my dog’s faster than yours!”

Here’s another earworm from the ’70s to get stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Ken-L Ration…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

From Scary To Racist

Post Rice Krinkles is one of those cereals that makes you wonder what exactly was going on in the advertising…

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Posted in 1960's

Pop-Tarts were introduced by Kellogg’s in 1964

Pop-Tarts were introduced by Kellogg’s in 1964. They were first sold as a quick toaster pastry and originally came in…

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Posted in 1960's

What Would the Clampetts Be Selling Today?

I remember watching this commercial as a kid, surprised that Jed smoked. I think we all knew Granny smoked, along…