“An itty bitty can.” (Budweiser Half Pint commercial, 1978)
“8 easy-tasting ounces of the King of Beers.”
Here’s the Saturday 70s Spot: a Budweiser beer commercial featuring the Half Pint can. Spokesperson is jolly ol’ Ed McMahon. Spot aired in October of 1978. And now, I’ve “said it all.”
Previously on 70s Spots: Piaget Quartz Watch (1979)
McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (‘Jet’ magazine, Feb. 20, 1975)
“Sure is good to have around.”
Kid’s fashion circa ’75; bucket hat, football jersey and jacket with racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #14: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ originally appeared in the February 20, 1975 issue of Jet magazine.
(Source: Jet)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Camel Cigarettes ‘Redhead’ (1973)
“The way to find a missing something – is to find out where it’s not…” (‘The Cat in the Hat,’ 1971)
Happy Funshine Friday, feline friends! Here’s a quick song entitled, “Calculatus Eliminatus” from the Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat TV special.
The Cat in the Hat first aired in March of 1971 and featured singing satirist, Allan Sherman as The Cat, Daws Butler as Karlos the Goldfish and Pamelyn Ferdin as Sally. Fun with math. It happens.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Partridge Family 2200 A.D.,’ ‘Gypsy Girl’ (1974)
Camel cigarettes ‘Redhead’ (‘Popular Science,’ Apr. 1973)
“Would he walk a mile for me?”
I’m not sure I have a comment for this one that wouldn’t be misconstrued. Daily 70s Ad #13: Camel cigarettes ‘Redhead’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Hotel ‘Clothing Finery’ (1978)
The Hotel ‘Clothing Finery’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Oct. 1978)
“Thoughts of yesterday run through your mind. Gently playing with passing time.”
I think this male model did an fine job on his very first photo shoot. We all have to start somewhere. Daily 70s Ad #12: The Hotel ‘Clothing Finery’ appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Harley-Davidson X-90 MiniBike (1974)
“At the sign of the cat!” (Arkansas car wash home movie, 1978)
Slice-of-life time. Here’s a brief home movie from “taratupa73” filmed at a car wash fundraiser on a hot summer’s day in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The film is simply two minutes of some folks at a Gulf station washing a 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 but it brings back memories of the era. I thought you might enjoy it, as I did. Do note that during the entire length of this movie not a single teenager took a selfie or sent a text. Is this a good or bad thing? I don’t know, but times-they-shore-has-changed.
Previously on 70s Moments: 4th Of July Home Movies (1976)