“Discover a Bonanza!” Here’s a mighty fine spot for Bonanza restaurants featuring cameos from Bob Denver (Gilligan’s Island) and Don Knotts (The Andy Griffith Show). Two of my childhood syndicated TV heroes in one commercial from July of 1978. We … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2016
“Tastes as rich as it looks.” Here’s a Folger’s Instant Coffee commercial that began a series of “Three Spoon Tests.” The spot aired in 1974. Just look at those shining crystals! Folger’s Coffee ‘3 Spoon Test’ Commercial, 1974 Previously on … Continue reading
“America’s best-selling small car last year is an even better idea for ’77.” Happy Friday! Here’s a perky spot for the 1977 Ford Pinto that aired in December of 1976. Go on, ride the Pony! ’77 Ford Pinto Commercial, 1976 … Continue reading
“Just what the family ordered.” Here’s a spot for the nearly-defunct eatery, Sambo’s restaurant. At one point in the late 70s, Sambo’s had over a thousand locations. Today, there’s only one. The best part about this July 1978 spot is … Continue reading
“Everything you ever knew about snowmobiles is about to change forever.” Time for some frosty snow in June in a Ski-Doo snowmobiles spot. The best part of this one is watching the male model/actor flashing his best “Blue Steel” look. … Continue reading
“You’re the greatest – and that’s no jive…” Ladies and Gentlemen, we now present the B Street Five for Converse All Star basketball shoes! The commercial aired in May of 1975…and that’s no jive. Converse All Star ‘Basketball Poem’ Commercial, … Continue reading