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WACKY PACKAGES 'PACKS' FROM THE 1970's

January 2, 2014, 10:45 am
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Wacky Packages—a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and well-known brands and packaging—were first produced by the Topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run.

For the first two years they were published, Wacky Packages were the only Topps product to achieve higher sales than their flagship line of baseball cards. The series has been relaunched several times over the years, most recently to great success in 2007.

Known among collectors as “Wacky Packs,” Series One through Series Seven ran from 1973 and 1974.  Wacky Packages are still available, and are sure to amuse collectors and fans young and old.  Fun stuff!!

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CARNATION INSTANT BREAKFAST AD FROM THE 1970's

January 3, 2014, 2:16 pm
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This instant breakfast drink is so delicious, and good any time of day.  Ad pictured above is from the 1970's.  

Carnation Instant Breakfast is still available, and just as good as ever.  In Variety Pack, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.

Thank goodness they still have the sweet, chocolatey, vitamin-y awesomeness of Instant Breakfast Drink. 

YUM!!


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RETRO 1970's TELEPHONE TABLE FOR A ROTARY OR PUSH BUTTON TELEPHONE & PHONE BOOK

January 4, 2014, 1:10 pm
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PERFECT 70's SNACK: CARNATION BREAKFAST BAR PEANUT BUTTER & GRANOLA

January 5, 2014, 1:29 pm
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Why, oh why did they stop making these?!  They were SO good - 

All that dense yummy, chocolatey, crunchy, peanut-y, vitamin-y goodness -- so perfect with a nice, cold glass of milk.

As the box said, " One bar with a glass of milk makes a complete meal."  Well, it was certainly filling and satisfying, anyway.


Just gone except for our memories... Or are they?  

Carnation has just come out with some new Breakfast Bars in both Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chocolate!

Some other brands I've found that are close are the Peanut Butter Chocolate flavors in the Special-K brand and the PowerBar Crunch.  

Happy Munching!!


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1970's POP-TARTS AD WITH MILTON THE TOASTER!

January 6, 2014, 1:08 pm
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This ad from the 1970's for Kellogg's Pop-Tarts toaster pastries featured an animated toaster named Milton.

Here, Milton the talking toaster is telling us that Pop-Tarts have, "Real fruit preserves in a tasty pastry crust!"

The ones in the ad above have that characteristic 'crunchy' frosting topped with yummy, colorful sprinkles.

The first Pop-Tarts came out in four different flavors:Apple, Strawberry, Blueberry, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon.

Originally not frosted when first introduced in 1964,it was later determined that frosting could withstand the toaster. 

The first frosted Pop-Tarts were officially released in 1967 - Just in time to become a 70's breakfast and afternoon snack staple! 

(Personal all-time favorites: The un-frosted versions of Strawberry, Chocolate, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon.)

Today, there are a wide variety of Pop-Tart flavors, including Chocolate Chip, S'mores, Raspberry, and even French Toast.

And, thankfully, still readily available in stores and online:



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1972 PINK PANTHER FLAKES CEREAL COMMERCIAL AD SONG LYRICS

January 7, 2014, 11:58 am
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Pink Panther Flakes Cereal

Post Cereals co-sponsored The Pink Panther Show, a Saturday morning kid's show, in 1972. This cereal was created as tie-in for that program.

The cereal consisted of bright, bubblegum-pink, sugar-coated corn flakes.

Most people remember Pink Panther Flakes as being extraordinarily sweet-tasting. The "pink" didn't add a distinct new flavor, so the taste could be compared to ordinary Sugar Frosted Flakes with more sugar.

One interesting feature of this cereal was that it's pink coloring ran off of the flakes and into the milk almost immediately after the flakes got wet.

A 1973 television ad staring the Pink Panther featured the following jingle, sung in-part to the Pink Panther theme song by Henry Mancini:

Pink Panther Flakes are pink
As sweet as you can (inaudible) the color of pink
Pink Panther Flakes are pink
As sweet as you can (inaudible) the color of pink
Tickle me pink!

Hey Pink Panther! We love Pink Panther Flakes
So pink, so sweet and they're new
We love their one, two, three, four, five, six, seven...
Eight different vitamins
Just as much as we love you


The back of the very first box offered this description of the cereal:

"Have breakfast with the Pink Panther! Pink Panther Flakes are pre-sweetened, pink frosted corn flakes. They're fun to eat, good tasting and fortified with 8 essential vitamins. Try 'em. You'll love 'em..."


(info. from mrbreakfast.com)



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PILLSBURY FIGURINES DIET BAR OF THE 1970's

January 8, 2014, 3:26 pm
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Pillsbury Figurines Diet Bars  had two thin, crispy wafers layered with a delicious filling and outer coating.

The ad above reads: "Don't skip nutrition. Skip with Figurines."  Below that it says:

"Two Figurines diet bars provide the protein, vitamins and minerals of a sensible meal - without the meal."

They had a 'tag-line' in their ad jingle that was sung to the tune of Tangerine:

"Figurines help keep you as you are...with a calorie rate of 138 a bar - my shape belongs to Figurines!"

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70's SWISS MISS HOT COCOA MIX BOX AD

January 9, 2014, 11:30 am
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'SWISS MISS' COMMERCIAL AD JINGLE LYRICS:


"Swiss Miss Instant Cocoa, Warms You Up Inside!"

"Yodel ay hee ho!"
  
"All you do is add hot water and give a little yodel..."


This Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix Box advertises a life-size playhouse that you can purchase for $8.95.

There's also a special offer for a cute Swiss Miss Rag Doll on the back of the box. 

Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate Mix was also apparently the official cocoa of the Olympics that year. 

The best part, though, was the yummy Mini-Marshmallows that plump up and get soft in hot water.

Swiss Miss Instant Cocoa Mix is still available, with or without Marshmallows, in envelopes, canisters, and even K-Cups!
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CAN OF NUTRAMENT PROTEIN ENERGY DRINK FROM THE 1970's

January 10, 2014, 11:06 am
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1970's PINK PANTHER WALL POSTER

January 11, 2014, 12:20 pm
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The Pink Panther was very 'de rigeur' in the 70's, pardon my French.  :) 

There were posters, toys, cereal, and even a cartoon show.

This particular poster design is still available today in large and 'mini' sizes.

The 70's purple bedroom with a Pink Panther poster lives on!

 
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Cuticura Medicated Anti-Bacterial Bar Soap, Original Formula

January 12, 2014, 2:11 pm
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Cuticura Medicated Soap was a teenage cosmetics 'staple' in the 1970's.

This 'blue bar' contained antibacterial ingredients that helped to fight acne and blemishes.

Also great for Poison Ivy, Rash, Eczema, Psoriasis, and other Skin Conditions.

Still available in the Original Formula!  
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Product Description

For Blemish/Acne-Prone Skin
Recommended by Dermatologists

This pure and gentle, non-comedogenic cleansing formula contains special non-drying ingredients to deep clean and remove excess dirt and oil that may cause blemishes and acne.

To keep your skin looking healthy and glowing, all Cuticura bars contain Trilocarban, an antibacterial ingredient that conditions your skin and is effective in destroying certain bacteria and germs.

For clean, clear healthy-looking skin.  Quality Since 1865.

Directions
Wash twice daily with Cuticura and warm water as part of the daily cleansing routine. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.


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LEMON-UP SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER FROM THE 1970's

January 13, 2014, 12:55 pm
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Though the '70s may be gone, the memories and great hair live on with Lemon-Up Shampoo and Conditioner.

Still made with the juice of one whole lemon.  LemonUp shampoo puts the squeeze on oily hair like no other.

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Lemon Up Shampoo and Conditioner, with their tell-tale lemon caps, leave your tresses squeaky clean, lemony fresh, and full of shine.

Find long-lost, but not forgotten, brands from the past, like Lemon Up Shampoo, at The Vermont Country Store.
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SOFT & DRI SPRAY ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT 1970's PRINT AD

January 14, 2014, 1:40 pm
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This print ad from a 1970's magazine shows two girls arguing over the benefits of Soft & Dri Antiperspirant Spray Deodorant:

"I say it does."  "And I say it doesn't."  "Soft & Dri does help keep me dry. Really dry."  "Soft & Dri doesn't sting me. Even right after shaving."  

Of course, and as intended, both are right.  An argument meant to show all the 'good' things Soft & Dri does, as well as all the 'bad' things it doesn't.

So 'clever' - but, I do really like the pastel crochet hats, not to mention the nice use of pink and orange together in the floral motif on the cans.

This brand is still available today, in Powder Soft, Floral Bouquet, and Soft Scent; by Dial.

Aerosol Spray or DriGel & ClearGlide Invisible Solid:


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70's RETRO PASTEL COTTON CROCHET FLOPPY HATS & BEANIES

January 15, 2014, 2:24 pm
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A nice cotton crochet beanie or 'floppy' hat is a great '70's fashion accessory any time of year.

Very cute, especially with the brim turned up.  Style it lots of different ways...

You can even add pins, buttons, or applique's to match your personality.

(And, of course, you can add flowers for some 'Flower Power'!)




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1970's AD FOR COLORFUL 'TICKLE' ROLL-ON ANTIPERSPIRANT DEODORANT

January 16, 2014, 1:18 pm
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These colorful roll-on antiperspirant dispensers made it more fun to put on your deodorant, even if it didn't really 'tickle'.

But, this magazine print ad from the 1970's does say that:

"Staying drier is nicer with a little tickle..."

There's also a .15 Coupon in the ad, but it's probably (very) expired.

The ad goes on to say:

"Want an antiperspirant that's really new and different? Tickle is the first roll-on with a big wide ball."
"Its surface is just about 4 times the size of most others.  To go on fast and smooth."
"Tickle comes in 4 fresh fragrances: Citrus, Herbal, Floral, Unscented."
"Tickle has a quick-drying formula. And, of course, Tickle really works. It'll help keep you dry all day."
"Make yourself happy with a little Tickle!"

Tickle did look really cute sitting on the vanity cabinet;
It was a piece of 70's 'designer art' in itself...

With a brightly colored rounded top, matching hourglass dispenser and clear polka-dotted case.



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GEE YOUR HAIR SMELLS TERRIFIC FRAGRANCE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER FROM THE 70'S

January 17, 2014, 11:26 am
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This shampoo really did make your hair very 'fragrant' 

Although it doesn't smell exactly the same as in the 70's, this description explains why:

One whiff of Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific brought us back to the time this shampoo and conditioner first hit the scene, and discos and mood rings were still in vogue.
Since “Gee” debuted over four decades ago, the International Fragrance Association's (IFA) has listed deer musk, one of its key scents, as an unacceptable ingredient.
We recreated our version of “Gee” using the original “recipe” without deer musk and found that it smells very similar to the flowery, spicy scent we grew up with.
"Love the smell—reminds me of the '70s, halter tops, and bell bottoms!" wrote customer Joy Johnson, of Hedgesville, WV.
Formulated for today's hair, Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific will leave your locks clean, soft, and shiny, and smelling…well…terrific!
Available in shampoo / conditioner. 12 oz. bottles. 

Even if it doesn't smell the same, it will make you happy just seeing it there as it'takes you back'...

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WELLA BALSAM SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER - A 70s MUST-HAVE

January 18, 2014, 1:16 pm
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In 1972, Wella launched the first shampoo produced specifically to be sold in department stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and perfumeries. 

Then in 1976, Wella discovers Chitosan - an ingredient used in hairspray that improves hold but doesn't stiffen hair. 

A new generation of great-smelling styling products is born and Wella Balsam becomes a must-have salon product.
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THE FRITO BANDITO - RETIRED FROM TAKING FRITOS IN 1971

January 19, 2014, 11:36 am
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The Frito Bandito was the cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips from 1967 to 1971. 

The Frito Bandito campaign included a song sung to the tune of the well-known traditional Mexican song "Cielito Lindo":

Ay, ay, ay, ay! oh, I am dee Frito Bandito. I like Frito's Corn Chips. I love them, I do. I want Frito's corn chips. I'll take them, from you.
Later ads used an alternate verse:

Ay, ay, ay, ay, oh, I am the Frito Bandito. Give me Frito Corn chips and I'll be your friend. The Frito Bandito you must not offend.

The character was voiced by Mel Blanc, who used an exaggerated Mexican accent not unlike another character of his, Speedy Gonzales. 

The Frito Bandito spoke broken English and robbed people of their Frito corn chips, a reference to the “Mexican bandit” stereotype in western movies. 

He also complained that he was being pursued by the “Frito Bureau of Investigation.”  (wikipedia.com)

Original Fritos - still available & still the best Corn Chip out there:


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1970's FRITO-LAY MASCOT W.C. FRITOS

January 20, 2014, 1:28 pm
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"Greetings My Little Chip-A-Dees!"


With the Frito Bandito 'retiring' in 1971, he was replaced by W.C. Fritos, modeled after 1930's era comedian and actor W.C. Fields.


Some of W.C. Fritos' famous bylines included: 

"Greetings my little chip-a-dees."

"W.C. Fritos here."    AND

"Anybody who love Fritos Corn Chips can't be all bad."
Some W.C. Fritos themed items in the 1970's included pencils, erasers, stickers, and even Valentine's Day cards.

At least we do still have 'The Greatest Chip in the World!'


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BLUE JEANS COLOGNE GIFT SETS 70's AD

January 21, 2014, 2:08 pm
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Blue Jeans cologne for women had a cute BlueJeans theme, with an embroidered floral design.


"Take it from someone who knows. Every girl wants Blue Jeans for Christmas."

"Blue Jeans is a pretty kind of cologne that makes me happy when I wear it... Just like my favorite pair of jeans!"

"I guess it's because BLUE JEANS cologne is fresh and young and soft ...yet full of wild excitement."

"That's why I love it!  It's kind of like me."

"Every girl you know would love it for Christmas too, especially in one of these great gift sets." 

"BLUE JEANS. Available in drug and variety stores. By SHULTON."


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