70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)

“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.” A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy. Schweppes ‘Tastemaker’ Commercial (1975) … Continue reading

70s Spots: R2-D2 ‘Save Energy’ & ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (1979)

“It doesn’t take much energy to save energy.” Star Wars superstar R2-D2 makes an appearance today in a March 1979 Public Service Announcement for saving energy. After that, we have an October ’79 spot featuring a kid’s baseball game and … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’79 Chevy Camaro & AMC Concord (1978)

“The ultimate Camaro!” A pair of car spots for you today. In pole position, a high-octane commercial for Chevy’s ’79 Z28 Camaros. In second place, we have an unexpected challenger, the AMC Concord. Both spots aired in November of 1978. … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): ‘WKRP’ Xmas Show/’The Last Resort’ CBS Promos (1979)

“Monday, WKRP moves to a new time!” Here’s a Christmas episode promo for WKRP in Cincinnati along with a spot for The Last Resort. The commercial aired in December of 1979. ‘WKRP’ Christmas/’The Last Resort’ Promos (1979) Previously on 70s … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Budweiser ‘Holiday Greetings’ (1979)

“Holiday greetings from Budweiser!” Here’s a Budweiser beer commercial from the waning days of the Seventies. This one aired in mid-December of 1979 and offers “Holiday Greetings” from Anheuser-Busch. Narration by Ed McMahon. Gulp it down for a dose of … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Napa Auto Parts ‘Toy Trucks Offer’ (Xmas, 1979)

“Two gifts that will bring joy for seasons to come.” Here’s a holiday season commercial from Napa Auto Parts where two toy trucks are on offer. I have to admit that the younger me would have found these to be … Continue reading