70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day’ (1978)

“Have a Pepsi day!” We’re opening two bottles of pop on this fine afternoon. Both of the Pepsi commercials on display here aired in September of 1978. The first features a family birthday party, the second, a catamaran sailing outing. … Continue reading

70s Spots: British Airways (Robert Morley, 1978) & Space Shuttle (1979)

“British Airways takes more care of you in the sky above and on the earth below.” A pair of flight-related commercials today. First we have actor Robert Morley in one of the many spots he appeared in for British Airways. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mattel Electronics Basketball & Baseball (1978 & ’79)

“Inside – a tiny, thinking computer plays like a team of pros.” Back in March, I posted a spot for Mattel Electronics Football handheld. Here now, are two more spots in the Mattel Electronics line-up; Basketball and Baseball. The Basketball … Continue reading

70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)

“You asked for it, you got it!” Two spots now from Toyota’s famous (infamous?) “You asked for it, you got it” series. Both commercials aired in early September of 1978. Don’t get that jingle stuck in your head! Toyota Celica … Continue reading

70s Spots: American Express & Visa (Karl Malden, 1978 & ’77)

“Don’t leave home without them.” It’s a plastic fantastic Monday with two credit card commercials on display. First, we have a spot from November 1978 for American Express Travlers Cheques. Karl (The Streets of San Francisco) Malden, long-standing spokesperson for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mr. Tax & H&R Block (1978)

“What they know can save you dough.” It’s that time of year – so let’s fire up a pair of commercials from the spring of 1978 related to doing your taxes. First, a spot for Mr.Tax featuring some animated segments. … Continue reading