Bart Starr and the baby Continental.
(1978)
“Few cars are designed with such uniqueness…”
Here’s Bart Starr, Head Coach of the Green By Packers, showing off the upcoming ’79 Lincoln Versailles. The Versailles was only produced for four years and was Lincoln’s answer to the Cadillac Seville. The spot below aired in September of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #530: Ryder Trucks ‘Check Mark’ (1978)
Ryd on!
“Trucks. Should you own them or lease them?”
Here’s a spot for Ryder attempting to sell you on the idea of leasing a truck from the company. The commercial aired in September of 1978.
Check, and double check!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #529: Top Job Kitchen Cleaner (1978)
Mrs. Goryanec is impressed with Top Job.
“The tough kitchen cleaner for tough greasy dirt.”
It’s time for Top Job! Watch as this 1970s-era kitchen cleaner gets down to business. The spot aired in July of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #528: Hasbro’s Lite-Brite (1978)
‘You can make lots of pretty pictures…’
(Lite-Brite commercial, 1978)
“Lite-Brite, makin’ things with light…”
This week, it’s a 1978 groove. And to get us started, here’s a real classic; Hasbro’s Lite-Brite.
The spot below aired in 1978. If memory serves though, it was produced a few years earlier and ran throughout the 70s. Light bulb not included.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #526, 527: Schlitz Malt Liquor (Gregory Hines, 1979)
OK!
“A special premium brew that’s in a class by itself.”
Happy Mother’s Day! To cap off 1979 week, we’ve got two commercials for Schlitz.
First, Actor-dancer, Gregory Hines appears as a waiter in a spot for the Schlitz Malt Liquor bull. Second, a team of skydivers leaps out of a plane for Schlitz. The upcoming 1980 Winter Olympics receive a mention. Go for it!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #524, 525: Miller Lite & Michelob Light (1979)
They can be sophisticated too!
Bubba Smith & Dick Butkus for Miller Lite, 1979)
“Tennis, anyone?”
Two beer commercials are on-tap today. First up, football-playing actors, Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus for Miller Lite. After that, a spot for Michelob Light featuring a trio of fishing pals. Both commercials aired in December of 1979.
What’s the difference between “Lite” and “Light” beer? Marketing, my friend. Marketing!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #523: Dust Buster ‘Little Mess’ (1979)
More Dick Butkus at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #503: Dick Butkus For Schick Flexamatic Shaver (1973)
More Bubba Smith at Bionic Disco: Bubba Smith Dies