Bionic Disco

70s Spots: Coors, Schlitz, Country Club, Miller (1970-79)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by David Moore

“Taste the High Country.”

Is it February already? Sheesh! Well, let’s raise a glass to it then.

Today, you’ll find beer-drinkin’ commercials for Coors, Schlitz, Country Club malt liquor, and Miller High Life. Quaff ’em with gusto.

Coors Beer Commercial (1979)

Coors beer aired November 1979.

Schlitz Beer ‘Sea Rescue’ Commercial (1974)

Schlitz beer aired November 1974.

Country Club Beer Commercial (1972)

Country Club malt liquor aired November 1972.

Miller High Life ‘Bowling’ Commercial (1970)

Miller High Life with bowler Billy Hardwick aired September 1970.

Previously on 70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)

More Schlitz: Daily 70s Spot #434, 435: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1978)

More Country Club: 70s Spots: Country Club Malt Liquor & Miller High Life (1972 & ’73)

More Miller beer: 70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)

70s Spots: Coast Soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Beer, Polaroid (1979)

Posted on January 25, 2019 by David Moore

“The Eye-opener.”

Greetings, ‘Disco dancers. As I’ve posted a hefty selection of commercials from the early Seventies in recent weeks, I thought it would be good to jump forward to later in the decade.

With that in mind, here’s a quartet of spots from 1979 featuring Coast soap, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller High-Life, and the Polaroid OneStep.

Coast Soap Commercial (Nancy Dussault, 1979)

Coast soap with Nancy Dussault (Too Close for Comfort) aired September 1979.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Commercial (1979)

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) commercial aired July 1979.

Miller Beer ‘Log Rollers’ Commercial (1979)

Miller High-Life beer lumberjack log rollers commercial aired October 1979.

Polaroid ‘OneStep’ Camera Commercial (Garner & Hartley, 1979)

Polaroid OneStep camera commercial with James Garner and Mariette Hartley aired October 1979.

Previously on 70s Spots: Hertz, Mattel’s Rock Flowers, Aurora Derby, Sheraton (1970-73)

More Nancy Dussault: Show Toppers: ‘The New Dick Van Dyke Show’ (1971)

More Kentucky Fried Chicken: 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘BBQ Twang’ (1976)

More Miller beer: Daily 70s Spot #427, 428: Miller High Life Beer (1977)

More Polaroid: 70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)

70s Spots: Hertz, Mattel’s Rock Flowers, Aurora Derby, Sheraton (1970-73)

Posted on January 21, 2019 by David Moore

“It’s a race track in your own home. “

Here’s what we’ve uncovered for you today – a quartet of classic commercials from the years 1970 through 1973.

First up, Hertz Rent-a-Car, followed by Mattel’s Rock Flowers dolls, the Aurora Derby horse racing game, and Sheraton hotels.

Hertz Car Rental Commercial (1970)

Hertz car rental with Richard B. Shull (Holmes & Yoyo) aired November 1970.

Mattel Rock Flowers Toy Commercial (1971)

Mattel’s Rock Flowers dolls with Geri Reischl (Brady Bunch Hour) and narration by Casey Kasem aired in 1971.

Aurora Derby Toy Commercial (Don Adams, 1972)

Aurora Derby game with Don Adams (Get Smart) aired November 1972.

Sheraton Hotel ‘Beaches’ Commercial (1973)

Sheraton Hotels & Motor Inns aired September 1973.

Previously on 70s Spots: ’75 Ford Pinto, Maverick & Granada, Flair, GE (1974)

More Hertz & Don Adams: 70s Spots: Hertz Rent-A-Car (Don Adams, 1971)

More Mattel: Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Snoopy’s ‘Snap-Tite’ Sopwith (1970)

More Sheraton: 70s Spots: Sheraton Hotels (1973)

70s Spots: ’75 Ford Pinto, Maverick & Granada, Flair, GE (1974)

Posted on January 17, 2019 by David Moore

“NC – no extra charge!”

On this fine day, we’ve got commercials featuring a trio of Ford vehicles for 1975 – the Maverick, Pinto, and Granada. In addition, you can take in spots for Flair pens and GE’s latest dishwasher. Go ahead and test-drive ’em.

’75 Ford Maverick & Pinto Commercial (1974)

1975 Ford Maverick & Pinto with Ron Masak aired September 1974.

‘The ’75 Ford Granadas’ Commercial (1974)

The 1975 Ford Granadas aired September 1974.

Flair ‘Super Pens’ Commercial (1974)

Flair ‘Super Pens’ with Point Guard (narration by Ken Nordine) aired September 1974.

GE Dishwasher Commercial (Kevin McCarthy, 1974)

General Electric Pot Scrubber II dishwasher with Kevin McCarthy aired September 1974.

Previously on 70s Spots: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Hamburger Helper, Efferdent (1975-76)

More Ford: 70s Spots: ’71 Ford LTD (Rod Serling, 1970)

More Flair: 70s Spots: Flair Pens ‘Secret Agent’ (1971)

More General Electric: Daily 70s Spot: General Electric ‘Best Products’ (1975)

70s Spots: Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Hamburger Helper, Efferdent (1975-76)

Posted on January 12, 2019 by David Moore

“With your help – we can do it.”

We’ve got two political promos from the 1976 race for you today. First up, a Jimmy Carter for President spot. After that, a Re-elect Ford spot. Even though we know how this one turned out both are interesting to watch.

Then, from 1975, we’ve got commercials for Hamburger Helper and Efferdent. Dig in.

Jimmy Carter For President Commercial (1976)

Jimmy Carter for President aired October 1976.

Re-Elect President Ford Commercial (1976)

Re-elect President Ford aired October 1976.

Hamburger Helper Commercial (1975)

Hamburger Helper aired February 1975.

Efferdent Commercial (1975)

Efferdent denture cleaner aired October 1975.

Previously on 70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

More Carter & Ford: President’s Day Special: Carter vs. Ford, 1976

More Hamburger Helper: 70s Spots: Hamburger Helper & Morton Lite Salt (1974 )

70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

Posted on January 7, 2019 by David Moore

“Turn her rocker into a stroller.”

Today’s quartet of ancient commercial fun features Kenner’s Baby Alive doll, an ABC promo for the premiere of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and two spots for Eveready batteries starring tough guy, Robert Conrad.

Go ahead and watch them…I dare ya!

Baby Alive Toy Doll Commercial (1977)