It’s a 1979 kinda thing today. Tuck into commercials for Wrigley’s Big Red gum, Total Cereal, some high fashion Sears shirtdresses, and a TV trailer for Bette Midler’s The Rose.

Have a relaxing and refreshing weekend and let’s meet back here in a few days.

BIG RED GUM ‘JINGLE’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Wrigley’s Big Red cinnamon chewing gum commercial featuring a memorable jingle. Spot aired December 1979.}

TOTAL CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{General Mills Total cereal commercial featuring a ‘Natural Cereal’ bowl comparison. Spot aired March 1979.}

’70S STYLE: SHIRTDRESSES COMMERCIAL (SEARS, 1979)

_{Sears ‘The Fashion Place’ shirtdresses commercial featuring a $17.99 price point. Spot aired March 1979.}

‘THE ROSE’ TV TRAILER (BETTE MIDLER, 1979)

_{TV trailer for the movie ‘The Rose’ starring Bette Midler. Spot aired December 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Pringles Country Style, Buick Riviera, Zenith, Sine-Off (1977-78)

More Big Red: 70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

More Total cereal: 70s Spots: Total & Spoon Size Shredded Wheat Cereal (1974)

More Sears style: 70s Spots: Wembley Ties (1973) & Sears Shirts (Bob Griese, 1974)