“It’s so good you can eat it plain.” Happy Monday! Let’s dive into a new week where we’ll feature a daily batch of Seventies commercials from a variety of years. We’ll get started with one for Bumble Bee Tuna. The … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1979
“Shoes you can live in.” Who remembers Cobbie Cuddlers shoes? I had completely forgotten until this spot jogged my memory. The commercial aired at the tail end of the Seventies, in November of 1979. Cobbie Cuddlers Shoe Commercial, 1979 Previously … Continue reading
“Another Italian work of art.” Now, here’s a vehicle you don’t see every day – the Fiat Strada. Catch this spot from February 1979 and enjoy the scenery and flavor of Italy (circa late ’78 – when this was likely … Continue reading
“Frodo lives!” Here’s a very cool spot for Ralph Bakshi’s animated version of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. The film opened in November of 1978. In this commercial, we find the movie opening into wider release in … Continue reading
“Everything you ever knew about snowmobiles is about to change forever.” Time for some frosty snow in June in a Ski-Doo snowmobiles spot. The best part of this one is watching the male model/actor flashing his best “Blue Steel” look. … Continue reading
“A lot of cars are like pizzas…” Are you having a super Saturday? I certainly hope so. To help your afternoon along, we have two spots from Chevrolet. First, the ’79 Chevy Chevette chews up “The Pizza Principle.” Second, the … Continue reading