Sunday 70s Spots: Budweiser ‘Wintertime’ (1977)

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Probably not Bryan Cranston... (Budweiser commercial, 1977)

Probably not Bryan Cranston…
(Budweiser commercial, 1977)

“Here comes the king, here comes the big number one!”

It’s almost time to shake off the holidays and drag ourselves back to the workplace. Before we do that, let’s have one last round of beer.

Here’s two spots for Budweiser from December of 1977. First, the Budweiser Clydesdals and their Dalmation pal can be seen making their rounds through the snow. Where the heck are they going anyway?

After that, it’s a football alumni homecoming party. I thought the blond fellow serving beer might be Bryan Cranston, but a little research changed my mind. This actor looks older than 21 and different than a 1979 Cranston commercial.

Budweiser ‘Winter Clydesdales’ Commercial, 1977

Budweiser ‘Homecoming’ Commercial, 1977

Previously on 70s Spots: Sunoco Gasoline (1971)

Saturday 70s Spots: Sunoco Gasoline (1971)

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Wheel out the Dry Sunoco - it's wintertime! (Sunoco commercial, 1971)

Wheel out the Dry Sunoco – it’s wintertime!
(Sunoco commercial, 1971)

“Inside this huge ice cube is an automobile.”

For our first set of commercials for 2016 we’re winding the Wheel of Time back to January of 1971. Hit the clickers below to enjoy two winter-themed Sunoco Gasoline spots from 45 years ago (almost to-the-day).

Sunoco Gasoline ‘Frozen Car’ Commercial, 1971

Sunoco Gasoline ‘School Play’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Buick Turbo-Chargers & Wagons (1977)

(Holiday Repeat) Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ – ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have a wonderful 2016. Enjoy a Rankin/Bass holiday tradition/repeat from previous years.

Should auld Animagic be forgot... ('Have a Happy New Year,' 'Rudolph's Shiny New Year,' 1976)

Should auld Animagic be forgot… (‘Have a Happy New Year,’ ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,’ 1976)

On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous and wonderful new year!

Let’s celebrate with belting out the “Have A Happy New Year” song from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. The tune is sung primarily by Red Skelton. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Arranged & conducted by Maury Laws.

‘Have A Happy New Year’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,’ 1976

Sunday 70s Spots: Buick Turbo-Chargers & Wagons (1977)

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"Endowed with magic..." (Buick sport coupes commercial, 1977)

“Endowed with magic…” (Buick sport coupes commercial, 1977)

“The wizardry of turbo-charging.”

Taking it all the way back to December of 1977, we have two spots for Buick’s 1978 line-up.

Firstly, a look at the “turbo-charged” Regal and LeSabre sports coupes. And following that, a commercial for the new Century wagons.

Buick ‘Turbo-Charging’ Coupes Commercial, 1977

Buick Century Wagons Commercial, 1977

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘The Eiger Sanction & ‘Breakout’ (1975)

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘The Eiger Sanction & ‘Breakout’ (1975)

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Clint Eastwood, doing his own stunts in 'The Eiger Sanction, ' 1975.

Clint Eastwood, doing his own stunts in ‘The Eiger Sanction, ‘ 1975.

“The man, Clint Eastwood. The mountain, the Eiger…”

I hope the holidays have been kind and the end of the year is treating you well. Today, we’re heading back to 1975 for a pair of TV trailers for movies hitting the big screen.

First, we have Clint Eastwood and George Kennedy in The Eiger Sanction. I saw this one in the theater at age eight and haven’t seen it since. If memory serves, I enjoyed it but thought it was kind of strange and a bit too long. Time for another viewing.

After that, we have a TV trailer for Breakout starring Robert Duvall and Charles Bronson. Haven’t had the pleasure of seeing this one…yet. Both spots aired in May of 1975.

‘The Eiger Sanction’ TV Trailer, 1975

‘Breakout’ TV Trailer, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Richard Mulligan & Gillette (1972)

Sunday 70s Spots: Richard Mulligan & Gillette (1972)

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Richard (Burt on 'Soap') Mulligan moments before turning invisible. (Gillette commercial, 1972)

Richard (Burt on ‘Soap’) Mulligan moments before turning invisible. (Gillette commercial, 1972)

“It’s one blade better.”

A very good Sunday to you. Thanks for joining in for a couple of vintage moments with Gillette.

First, we have actor Richard Mulligan (probably best-known for TV’s ‘Soap’) for the Gillette Trac II razor. After that, you’ll find many “Roughnecks” mugging it up for Gillette Foamy shave cream. Both spots aired in October of 1972.

Richard Mulligan For Gillette Trac II, 1972

Gillette Foamy ‘Roughnecks’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder People’ (1974 & ’77)