Daily 70s Spot #494: Colt 45 ‘Hockey’ (Billy Van, 1972)

“One thing stands out as a completely unique experience – Colt 45 Malt Liquor.” Today, it’s 1972 and we have a spot for Colt 45 Malt Liquor on-tap. In this November ’72 commercial, Canadian comedian, Billy Van braves a hockey … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #463, 464: Old Milwaukee & Schlitz Beer (1975)

“Tastes as great as its name.” Capping off 1975 Week, we have two beer commercials for a fine, lazy Sunday. First up, one for Old Milwaukee featuring “Babe Ruth.” After that, a team of cowboys go for the Gusto by … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #452, 453: Miller High Life (1975 & ’76)

“Now’s the time for the best-tasting beer you can find.” Today, we’ve got two Miller High Life beer commercials on-tap. The first focuses on train engineers and aired in November of 1975. The second spot shows a team of demolition … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #440: Schlitz ‘Yokohama Baseball’ (1973)

“When you reach for gusto – you’re reaching all the way.” Here’s a sixty second spot for Schlitz beer that aired in October of 1973. In this one, a bunch of American sailors play baseball with their Japanese counterparts in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #436, 437: Budweiser Beer (1978)

“Here comes The King. Here comes the big number one!” We’ll round off 1978 Week with a pair of spots for Budweiser. First up, Ed McMahon narrating a “100 years of tradition” commercial featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales. After that, you’ll … Continue reading

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

“It’s not whether you win or lose – it’s the beer you choose.” I really like these next two Schlitz Light spots. They feature James Coburn, being James Coburn. The man brings his own special drinking glass in a fancy … Continue reading