Hello, Herb.
“Two all-beef patties…”
Two classic commercials for McDonald’s now. One from November 1975 featuring a crew of jostling football and Quarter Pounder fans.
After that, fast-forward two months for a January 1976 spot for the Big Mac with an appearance by Frank Bonner (Herb on WKRP in Cincinnati).
Previously on 70s Spots: Xerox Automatic Typewriters (1976 & ’77)
*Note: I had Frank Bonner misidentified as Richard Kline. Thanks, AlternateUniverseMe on Twitter for the correction!
Listen closely and you can hear the makers of White Out crying.
“The automatic typewriter that’s twice as fast.”
Watch as Xerox goes from producing an “automatic typewriter” (not quite a word processor) in January 1976 to the “Display Typing System” (definitely a word processor) in November 1977.
What will them fancy pants techno superior companies think of next?!
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Happy Days’/’Laverne & Shirley’ ABC Promos (1978)
More Xerox at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spots: Early Xerox Copiers & Word Processors (’76 & ’78)
Settle in for an evening of laughter, etc…
“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, Three’s Company, and Carter Country.
After that, another promo for Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley from a few month’s later in October ’78.
Previously on 70s Spots: Milton Berle For Lums Restaurants (1975)
More ABC promos at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #393: ABC TV Stars ‘Still The One’ Promo (1979)
Milton Berle puttin’ on the schtick for Lums.
“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 there were 400 locations across the US and Europe. According to Wikipedia, there is only a single (Bellevue, Nebraska) location left standing today. Just don’t blame Uncle Miltie.
Previously on 70s Spots: Schlitz Beer ‘Alaska’ & Sea Plane’ (1973)
A cold one yearning for a cold one.
“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 the mountaintops before gliding down for a brew. The spot aired in December of ’73.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’80 Ford Trucks (1979)
‘Feel sunshine sparkle pink and blue…’
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 in 1977. Have a look & listen!
Previously on Music for Monday: Jean Knight, ‘Mr. Big Stuff’ (1971)