These were always a great meal when mom was at work. They took about 30-45 minutes to cook in the oven in that cool aluminum tray and always came out smelling so good. I always marveled how the mixed vegetables were so colorful and always perfectly cubed.
Watch this classic commercial spot for Swanson TV Dinners that aired back in the 1970s. At just 85 cents, how could you go wrong?