“Laverne & Shirley teach a slow learner some fast moves.” Tune in for a pair of ABC promos from the fall of 1978. Catch a spot from August ’78 for the Tuesday night line-up of; Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2017
“No one else will give you more.” Here’s two spots for Lums Restaurant starring company spokesperson, Milton Berle. Like me, you may be wondering, “what the heck is Lums?” The Lums restaurant chain started in Florida in 1956. By 1971 … Continue reading
“Taste the Gusto of Schlitz.” Two snowy wilderness-themed Schlitz beer spots on-tap today. Firstly, an Alaskan park ranger rescues a moose (yes, you read that right). The commercial aired in September of 1973. Second, a sea plane pilot hops over … Continue reading
Monday is here and it’s time for some music! Hop on over to Cherry Stereo for the latest and oh, so greatest in Seventies tunes. Today, The Brothers Johnson are performing their top 5 hit, “Strawberry Letter 23” on TopPop … Continue reading
“The first new truck of the ’80s.” Here’s two Ford spots from the end of the Seventies with the Eighties knocking right on the door. First a Ford Pickup truck commercial featuring a light bulb-smashing test. (Hint: the truck wins). … Continue reading
“You’ve gotta feel it to believe it.” A pair of mildly humorous spots for Schick Super Chromium razor blades are in the grooming chair today. First, we find 17 barbers being shaved with the same razor. Crikey! Second, a wild … Continue reading