Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food.

I can’t see Kings Island and not think of a certain 1973 episode of The Brady Bunch and canisters of lost blueprints. Sharp eyes will notice many of the same Hanna-Barbera characters roaming the park as well as the same uniforms on the folks selling drinks. Roll ’em and enjoy.

AMF SPORTING GEAR ‘RECREATION’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Animated AMF sporting goods commercial featuring famous literary figures and Harley-Davidson, Voit, Hatteras, and Head brands. Spot aired in 1978 (best guess based on similar AMF spots).}

’79 TOYOTA CORONA LIFTBACK COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{1979 model Toyota Corona Liftback Sedan commercial featuring a famous jingle. Spot aired December 1978.}

FIRESTONE ‘KINGS ISLAND THEME PARK’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Firestone products commercial featuring Cincinnati, Ohio’s Kings Island theme park. Spot aired October 1977.}

GAINES-BURGERS ‘CHECKERS’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Gaines-Burgers dog food commercial featuring a know-it-all and a game of checkers. Spot aired March 1977.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Sanka, Ford LTD II, Speed Stick, Superscope Radio (1976)

More AMF: Daily 70s Ad: AMF Roadmaster Super Bike ‘Easy Riders’ (1970)

More Toyota: 70s Spots: A-1 (Andy Griffith), Hamburger Helper, Toyota Corona & Mercury Marquis (1971-75)

More Firestone: 70s Spots: Firestone ‘Mini-Sport’ & Shell ‘Pancake Lube’ (1971)

More Kings Island: Daily 70s Ad: Kings Island ‘Happy Place’ (1975)

More Gaines-Burgers: 70s Commercials: Smack It! Board Game, Gaines-Burgers, Revlon Flex, Nestle Hot Cocoa (1975-78)