Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972) Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit to McDonald’s was still something to look forward to. In this 11-minute industrial film from 1972, Setmakers shows … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
“Get more gum with Care*Free. 32% more.” Our Daily 70s Spot presents a commercial for Care*Free Sugarless Gum with famed gum-chewer, Ben Franklin. This long-running spot aired in the late 1970s – something like ’75 or ’76 and beyond, capitalizing … Continue reading
Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid rode into theaters just shy of 40-years-ago, in May of 1973. The film follows lawman Pat Garrett (James Coburn) who has been hired by cattle barons to take down his old friend, … Continue reading
“A world class luxury compact.” Let’s roll into our Daily 70s Spot. Today we take a look at the Chevrolet Concours as the company shows off the vehicle during a European tour. Commercial aired in 1977. Daily 70s Spot #81: … Continue reading
It would be foolish of me to play an April joke on you – so here’s a most excellent performance for your Monday. The Rolling Stones (along with Billy Preston) performing “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” at the L.A. Forum … Continue reading
“Come and taste the moment – Erlanger.” Time to crack open a cool, refreshing Daily 70s Spot. On tap, we have an Erlanger Beer ad with a heartwarming(?) big brother and kid brother theme. Commercial aired in November of 1979. … Continue reading