70s Spots: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Debut (1976) & ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ (1977)

“You’re invited to meet Laverne and Shirley…” I’ve got two pretty nifty ABC promos for you today. Firstly, from January 1976, a specially-produced spot for the debut of Laverne & Shirley featuring guest star, Fonzie. Second, a fun spot from … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mego Micronauts Toys & Kenner Girder & Panel Playset (1977)

“All have interchangable parts!” Let’s spill out the toys on the living room floor and get to playing. We’ll start with Mego’s Micronauts. After that, it’s Kenner’s Girder & Panel Bridge & Skyscraper Action Building Set. Whew, what a mouthful. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Red Lobster Restaurant & Kool-Aid (1977)

“Where America goes for seafood.” Eat, drink, and be merry in a 1977-style with our commercials today. First, a spot from November ’77 for Red Lobster restaurant. Second, one for Kool-Aid from April of ’77. Red Lobster Restaurant Commercial (1977) … Continue reading

70s Spots: Red Barn (Loni Anderson) & Church’s Fried Chicken (1977)

“We have fresh ideas at Red Barn!” Here’s a pair of restaurant-fast food commercials from the fall of 1977. In the first, WKRP in Cincinnati‘s Loni Anderson appears in mildly comedic spot from November of that year. After that, another … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pearl Beer (Texas) & Falls City Beer (Kentucky) (1977)

“Straight from the heart of Texas.” Here we have two late Seventies commercials for lesser-known, local beers. First up, an April 1977 spot for Pearl Beer from Texas. After that, a November ’77 spot for Falls City Beer out of … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)

“Taste the Pepsi Way!” Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney … Continue reading