Remember, kids – post-flight, not pre-flight
“First of the great Milwaukee Brewers.”
Rolling out a pair of beer spots now. First up, a commercial for Pabst Blue Ribbon with a turn-of-the-century, first flight theme. This one aired in November of 1972.
Second, a Budweiser backyard basketball rivalry from November of ’73. Drink in the nostalgia.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hamburger Helper & Morton Lite Salt (1974)
Mad skillets
“You can get tired of hamburger – but you’ll never get tired of Hamburger Helper.”
Here’s a pair of commercials that aired in February 1974 and may have been produced a bit earlier in ’73.
First, a spot for Hamburger Helper with a recognizable actor playing a butcher. Please help me out with a name. It’s not coming to me. *Update: It’s Eddie Barth.
Next, a Morton Lite Salt commercial with gameshow host, Jim Perry sporting a head of salt-and-pepper hair. I see what they did there.
Previously on 70s Spots: ABC Promos – ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Vegas,’ ‘Soap’ (1978)
A ‘Soap’ promo featuring actual soap bubbles!
“Late night tonight!”
Two ABC promos today. The first features Soap and Police Story and aired in August of 1978. I’m not sure how these shows ended up together as Soap was an ABC program and Police Story ran on NBC. This was after Police Story‘s original run, so maybe ABC bought some episodes to air late nights.
The second promo features Charlie’s Angels and Vegas (aka Vega$) and ran in November ’78. Keep an eye open for an appearance by Cesar Romero.
Previously on 70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)
James Hampton is back in his third commercial appearance at the ‘Disco
“The incredible edible egg!”
You’ll remember this happy jingle from the American Egg Board. The spot stars actor James Hampton (The Longest Yard) and was produced in 1977, aired in January of 1978.
After that, a commercial for Minute Rice from July of 1978. Eggs and rice – that’s nice! (Hey, I made a stylish new jingle!)
Previously on 70s Spots: Bayer & Anacin Pain Relievers (Richard Dysart, 1974)
More James Hampton at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Mr. Tax & H&R Block (1978)
Listen to your friend Richard Dysart
“To reduce the fever and relieve the aches.”
We go straight to your head today with two soothing medicinal spots. First, Richard Dysart (of L.A. Law fame) stars in a February 1974 Bayer aspirin commercial.
After that, a spot for Anacin pain reliever from December ’74.
Previously on 70s Spots: SunSensor Sunglasses & Timex Watches (1978)
When ‘Beautiful People’ dine…
“Lenses that change.”
Seventies fashion time with two spots from 1978. First up, a commercial for SunSensor sunglasses with a humorous touch. The spot aired in February of ’78.
Second, a commercial for Timex digital watches with spokesperson Jim McKay and a helpful Orca. This one aired in November of ’78.
Previously on 70s Spots: Aim Toothpaste & Mentholatum Ointment (1976 & ’77)
More Jim McKay & Timex at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)