14 funniest American commercials of the 70s

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Because laughs in advertising seem to be in short supply right now, here are some great funny ads from the USA in the 70s (or thereabouts). It was supposed to be a Top 10 but a few extras snuck in at the end...

1. Volkswagen 'Funeral' - DDB, 1969 (almost the 70s)
2. Alka-Seltzer 'Poached Oysters' - DDB, 1970
3. Wendy's 'Where's the Beef?' - Dancer Fitzgerald Sample
4. Continental Insurance 'Lucky Guy' - Sorry Don't Know
5. Independent Life 'Out of the Picture' - Sorry Don't KNow
6. Pepsi 'Archaeology' - BBDO (dates to 1985 but hey, who's counting?
7. Alka-Seltzer 'Spicy Meatballs' - could be Wells Rich Greene, 1969 (which is almost the 70s)
8. American Motors' Rebel 'Driving Instructor' - Wells Rich Greene, 1969
9. Southern Airlines 'Second Class' - McDonald & Little, 1978
10. Volkswagen 'The Kremplers' - DDB
11. Wendy's 'Drive Through' - Dancer Fitzgerald Sample
12. Fed-Ex 'Count on It' - Ally & Gargano
13. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 'Barrier' - DDB, 1962
14. Xerox 'Monk' - Needham Harper Steers, 1977

コメント (21)

@hensonlaura 1ヶ月前

For about a year cries of "Where's the beef?!" rang from coast to coast. It was the national catch phrase.
@dianajones1062 21日前

My father owned a shoe store in Sunnyvale California. He sold Birkenstocks as well as children’s shoes . My father found out that brother Dominic from the Xerox commercial was making an appearance at one of the local computer stores. My father sent me to go see if brother Dominic would come to his store and make an appearance, and my dad offered him a free pair of Birkenstocks. Needless to say I was able to drive back to my father’s store with brother Dominic and as we entered My father’s store, I uttered those immortal words “it’s a miracle“! The whole store erupted in laughter!
@grizzkid795 21日前

In 50 years, you'll be able to watch old prescription drug ads. Bet you can't wait!
@DianaLR27 21日前

Alka-Seltzer had great commercials in the seventies. 😂
@inkblot131 1年前

You'll never convince me those were "Pelicans" 'watering'" that lawn.
@sharibigay4712 21日前

Anyone else miss not only the humor but all the catchy jingles?
@christineshotton824 21日前

I am old enough to remember most of these commercials airing on television while watching Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie, and Happy Days.
@sharonshelton408 21日前

MEMORIES! Loved Clara and "where's the beef"! Who else was waiting for Speedy to appear singing the "plop, plop ,fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is" Alka Seltzer jingle!🤣🤣😂
@mrsmacca126 1ヶ月前

Who else has grandparents who still say “ mama Mia, that’s a spicy meatball” and giggle?
@hamsterdiving7593 21日前

Back when commercials were 30-second little movies... No AI, no CGI, just humans doing funny, silly, outlandish stuff. It's why I colllected books on advertising from back then... These were awesome, thanks for the look back! 👍👍
@leslieschott754 21日前

In great surprise, they look at each other and proclaim “He LIKES it!”
@thecannonball1000 21日前

No Calgon commercial, where Mr. Lee's "ancient Chinese secret" was exposed by his wife, in front of the customer! Loved that commercial
@kb1996 21日前

When America was funny and could laugh at itself!!
@kathlake4009 28日前

To my recollection, humorous ads began with Volkswagen, then Alka Seltzer chimed it. I was waiting for them to show" I can't believe I ate the whole thing". 😂
@conniepritchardreinhardt9978 21日前

Lol.. oh the good old days. 2024.. everyone is not just asking where's the beef.. they are asking what happened to real food!!
@nancyrea3863 21日前

I laughed out loud at most of these. 1000% better than in 2024.
@qattah 21日前

"Let's get Mikey"
@joyanders3968 1年前

I love this walk down memory lane. This was when companies had a sense of humor. 😂
@railmastergaming 14日前

the only time in my life ive purposefully watched commercials and enjoyed them! where have they gone today.
@spiritofkem 21日前

I'd like to buy the world a Coke...I loved that commercial and song! 😎❤