It’s a 1979 kinda day here at the ‘Disco. I’ve lined up a fine quartet of commercials featuring Burger King, Betty Crocker Bac-Os, Lena Horne for Vision Center, and the 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. Enjoy with or without ketchup.
BURGER KING ‘OLD TIMEY’ COMMERCIAL (1979)
Burger King commercial featuring silent movie title cards and the ‘Burger King and I’ tune. Spot aired May 1979.
BAC-OS COMMERCIAL (1979)
Animated/live-action Betty Crocker Bac-Os bacon-flavored bits commercial featuring a talking salad. Spot aired March 1979.
LENA HORNE FOR VISION CENTER EYEGLASSES (NYC, 1979)
New York area Hillman Kohan Vision Center commercial featuring musician Lena Horne. Spot aired August 1979.
’80 PONTIAC PHOENIX COMMERCIAL (1979)
1980 model Pontiac Phoenix commercial featuring a coupe and 5-door hatchback. Spot aired April 1979.
Previously on 70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)
More Burger King: 70s Spots: ‘Burger King And I’ (1978 & ’79)
More Pontiac: Daily 70s Ad : Pontiac Safari Wagon (1978)