It’s the story of ‘Little Mess.’
(Dust Buster commercial, 1979)
“Perfect for small, fast clean-ups.”
Happy Friday, all! Click the play button below to enjoy the brief tale of “Little Mess” and his mother’s Dust Buster. The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #522: Pizza Hut ‘Soccer’ (1979)
Supreme eatin’ from Pizza Hut, 1979.
“Comin’ in for good.”
Here’s one for Pizza Hut’s Supreme pizza featuring a bunch of local soccer players in mismatched jerseys. The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #521: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran & Sugar Smacks (1979)
Part of this complete breakfast…
“It’s gonna be a great day!”
Here’s a good one for Kellogg’s featuring two breakfast cereals for the price of one; Raisin Bran and Sugar Smacks. The spot aired in December of 1979. This family looks ready to take on the 80s!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #520: Di-Gel ‘Relief’ (1979)
When “relief” is spelled “Di-Gel.”
“Di-Gel relief starts in less than a minute.”
When stomach issues arise – watch this commercial for Di-Gel and feel better. There’s a priest, a guy in a gorilla suit and belching tuba sounds. Who could ask for more? The spot aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #519: JCPenney Jeans With The Hager Brothers (1979)
The Hager Brothers for JCPenney, 1979.
“The big difference between us and them is the pocket…and the price.”
Alrighty, then! It’s a fresh new week so let’s go with a 1979 thing for the next seven days.
To get the commercials underway, here’s The Hager Brothers (best-known for being regulars on Hee-Haw) for JCPenney Plain Pockets Jeans. The spot aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)
In a slump with a ka thump? Mr. Goodwrench says don’t be a chump!
“Mr. Goodwrench understands your GM car…”
The end of another week has come around again, so let’s wrap up our ’77-’78 thing with two spots for GM’s Mr. Goodwrench.
First, we find a driver complaining of a “ka thump” sound coming from his car. After that, multiple Mr. Goodwrench’s appear in some sort of cloning accident. Both commercials aired in September of 1978.
*Update: Thanks to YouTube viewer, wynchevy09 for letting me know Mr. Goodwrench is portrayed by actor, Barry Coe.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #515, 516: Ford Futura & Granada (1977)