The 1960's and 70's saw a major increase in advertising for all types of wares. As a result, pop culture was assaulted by a revolution of one-liners for a variety a products ranging from sodas to laundry detergent.
Lets see how well you remember classic commercials with this quiz that covers some of the best ads of the 60s and 70s.
This soda once had a character produced by Disney known as Fresh-Up Freddie as its mascot. It also was known as the uncola"?
Sprite
Fanta
7-Up
A&W Root Beer
In order to compete with the big name brands, 7-Up wanted to attract people to its lemon-lime flavoring. Although Fresh-Up Freddie didnt last long, the uncola soon became the successful slogan for the brand for well over 25 years.
Don't leave home without which card?
Hallmark Anniversary Card
Diner's Club
American Express Card
Master Card
American Express developed the campaign to promote their new travelers checks as well as their credit cards. They would use celebrities like Karl Malden as a spokesman to promote their products as well. The slogan is still used today with major celebs like Robert De Niro and Ellen DeGeneres in their commercials to promote the card.
This loveable character would punch his cartoon cohort Opie in TV commercials advertising Hawaiian Punch. Whats his name?
Hawaiian Hitter
Beater
Punchy
Wrangler
Hawaiian Punchs mascot Punchy would ask Opie How bout a nice Hawaiian Punch? Then he'd punch Opie in the face. Punchy remained the mascot until the 1990s and then came back for a brief period of time in the early 2000s.
This drink was considered the Instant Breakfast Drink. It also had Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck competing just to get a glass. Which drink is it?
Tang
Kool-Aid
Yoohoo
Sunny Delight
Even though Tang had big name cartoons like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck at its disposal, it didnt become popular until NASA astronauts began drinking it in space. This led to the myth that Tang was developed by NASA, when it was in fact created by Kraft Foods, Inc.
Mr. Whipple was known for pleading with his customers to Please dont squeeze the ______________!
Bounty
Kleenex
Cottonelle
Charmin
Even though Mr. Whipple could regularly be seen on Bewitched, he was also busy for the following 20 years shooting over 500 Charmin commercials.
6)This cartoon mascot has been around for over 50 years, and is best known for his signature phrase Theyre Grrrrreat!
Count Chocula
Tony the Tiger
Sonny the Cuckoo Bird
The Trix Rabbit
When Frosted Flakes was first introduced, it came with Tony the Tiger as its mascot. His signature catchphrase has never been changed. Tony got so big that it even earned him Tiger of the Year in 1974 in Italy. Currently Tonys son, Tony Jr., has filled his dads shoes and can be seen in Frosted Flakes' current commercials.
The jingle You deserve a break today was an advertisement for _____________?
Hardees
Wendy's
McDonald's
Arby's
Aside from being the largest fast food restaurant in the world, McDonalds is also known for its popular ad slogans. During the early 70s, their You deserve a break today campaign helped to boost sales in the U.S.
Alka-Seltzer used this character in over 200 commercials to advertise that it was able to give people quick relief. Whats this characters name?
Quickie
Fast Man 5000
Speedy
Speedy was created in the early 1960s to show people that Alka-Seltzer was the easiest and fastest way of getting rid of upset stomachs. He is best known for his signature catchphrase Plop, Plop Fizz Fizz, Oh, What a Relief it is.
The commercials for these chips would always end with Betcha cant eat just one.
Fritos
Doritos
Lay's
Cheetos
This is one of the most successful slogans in history. Its still used in Lay's commercials today.
Choo Choo Charlie was best known for saying this candy Really rings my bell, dont know any other candy that I love so well. What candy is it?
Hot Tamales
Good n' Plenty
Jelly Belly
Skittles
The licorice candy was a favorite among many people not just because of its taste, but also for its spokesman, Choo Choo Charlie. Charlie claimed the candies were the reason that his train was able to run properly.
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