Rad Ads: James Brown For Falstaff Beer (1970)

“You don’t have to push so hard. Relax!” Even the hardest working man in show biz needs a break now and again. James Brown for Falstaff Beer originally appeared in the February, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Heineken ‘Bottom’s Up’ (1970)

“Heineken tastes tremendous. And that’s not just putting words in your mouth.” Skal? Daily 70s Ad #254: Heineken ‘Bottom’s Up’ originally appeared in the September 18, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Neil Sedaka, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Lou Rawls For Budweiser (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “When I’m easin’ into evening, one beer does it best.” You’ll remember Lou Rawls many Bud commercials on TV. Here’s a lesser-seen print version. Daily 70s Ad #215: Lou Rawls for Budweiser originally appeared in the August … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Budweiser Malt Liquor (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “The first malt liquor good enough to be called BUDWEISER!” I was unaware Budweiser made a malt liquor. You learn something new every day. Daily 70s Ad #182: Budweiser Malt Liquor originally appeared in the June, 1972 … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate by knocking back two frosty, sports-oriented commercials for Miller Lite beer. First, we have a February, 1977 spot with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones (d. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Miller High Life ‘Frosty Mug’ (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Miller High Life is brewed hearty, robust, deep-down good. It’s the Champagne of beers.” And it’s cheap too! Daily 70s Ad #101: Miller High Life ‘Frosty Mug’ originally appeared in the April, 1970 issue of Popular … Continue reading