70s Spots: Target ‘Grand Opening’ & A&P Market (1979)

“Celebrating the Grand Opening sale!” All righty. Let’s head back 39 years and do some marketing. First, we have a rare find. An early commercial for a Texas Grand Opening event at a new Target store. This one aired in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Duracell Batteries & Jarman Shoes (1978)

“The copper-top battery.” Today, we’re throwing it back 40 years to 1978. First, take in a commercial from March ’78 for Duracell batteries. Second, a spot for Jarman shoes featuring Eddie Barth as a friendly road worker. Duracell Batteries Commercial … Continue reading

70s Spots: Schlitz Beer ‘Australia’ (1972) & Miller Beer ‘Lumberjacks’ (1973)

“The Aussies share your love for gusto…” Let’s chug down a couple of beer spots today. In pole position we have Schlitz making a visit to Australia. Not sure they even had/have Schlitz in ol’ OZ, so we’ll just assume … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Barbara Walters Summer Special’ & Harlem Globetrotters Promo (1978)

“Barbara Walters revisits some old friends…” Today, we’re going back 40 years for a pair of promos from late ’78. First up, an airing of The Barbara Walters Summer Special from August ’78. The guests interviewed by Walters are Dolly … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Magnum Force’ (1973) & ‘American Hot Wax’ (1978)

“His world is dirtier than ever!” Here’s a pair of TV trailers for your weekend. First, a commercial for the impending Christmas 1973 release of Clint Eastwood’s latest Dirty Harry flick, Magnum Force. After that, the Fifties are back in … Continue reading