70s Spots: Bonanza Restaurant With Gilligan & Barney Fife (1978)

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Don Knotts in Bonanza! (1978)

Don Knotts in Bonanza!
(1978)

“Discover a Bonanza!”

Here’s a mighty fine spot for Bonanza restaurants featuring cameos from Bob Denver (Gilligan’s Island) and Don Knotts (The Andy Griffith Show). Two of my childhood syndicated TV heroes in one commercial from July of 1978. We have a winner, folks!

Bonanza Restaurant Commercial With Gilligan & Barney Fife, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Folger’s Coffee ‘Three Spoon Test’ (1974)

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70s Spots: Folger’s Coffee ‘Three Spoon Test’ (1974)

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Introducing the 'Three Spoon Test.' (Folger's commercial, 1974)

Introducing the ‘Three Spoon Test.’
(Folger’s commercial, 1974)

“Tastes as rich as it looks.”

Here’s a Folger’s Instant Coffee commercial that began a series of “Three Spoon Tests.” The spot aired in 1974. Just look at those shining crystals!

Folger’s Coffee ‘3 Spoon Test’ Commercial, 1974

Previously on 70s Spots: ’77 Ford Pinto (1976)

70s Spots: ’77 Ford Pinto (1976)

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Check out that optional glass hatch back! (Ford Pinto commercial, 1976)

Check out that optional glass hatch back!
(Ford Pinto commercial, 1976)

“America’s best-selling small car last year is an even better idea for ’77.”

Happy Friday! Here’s a perky spot for the 1977 Ford Pinto that aired in December of 1976. Go on, ride the Pony!

’77 Ford Pinto Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Sambo’s Restaurant (1978)

70s Spots: Sambo’s Restaurant (1978)

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'Kid's hot dogs and hamburgers for .35 cents...' (Sambo's commercial, 1978)

‘Kid’s hot dogs and hamburgers for .35 cents…’
(Sambo’s commercial, 1978)

“Just what the family ordered.”

Here’s a spot for the nearly-defunct eatery, Sambo’s restaurant. At one point in the late 70s, Sambo’s had over a thousand locations. Today, there’s only one.

The best part about this July 1978 spot is the narration by Tom Bosely of Happy Days. Good one, Mr. C!

Sambo’s Restaurant Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles (1979)

70s Spots: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles (1979)

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Ski-Doo says 'Go do it!'

Ski-Doo says ‘Go do it!’

“Everything you ever knew about snowmobiles is about to change forever.”

Time for some frosty snow in June in a Ski-Doo snowmobiles spot. The best part of this one is watching the male model/actor flashing his best “Blue Steel” look. The commercial aired in December of 1979.

Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Converse All Star ‘Basketball Poem’ (1975)

70s Spots: Converse All Star ‘Basketball Poem’ (1975)

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"Limousines for the feet." (Converse commercial, 1975)

“Limousines for the feet.”
(Converse commercial, 1975)

“You’re the greatest – and that’s no jive…”

Ladies and Gentlemen, we now present the B Street Five for Converse All Star basketball shoes! The commercial aired in May of 1975…and that’s no jive.

Converse All Star ‘Basketball Poem’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: M&M’s Candies Man (1976)