70s Spots: Pearl Beer (Texas) & Falls City Beer (Kentucky) (1977)

“Straight from the heart of Texas.” Here we have two late Seventies commercials for lesser-known, local beers. First up, an April 1977 spot for Pearl Beer from Texas. After that, a November ’77 spot for Falls City Beer out of … Continue reading

70s Spots: VHS & RCA SelectaVision Recorders (1978)

“Only VHS can give you 4 hours.” Today we have two commercials from October of 1978 for VHS home recording devices. At this time VHS was still locked in a battle for consumer attention with the Betamax format. I wonder … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)

“Taste the Pepsi Way!” Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney … Continue reading

70s Spots: Post Honeycomb Cereal (The Hulk, 1977)

“Honeycomb BIG!!!” Two boffo socko commercials for Post Honeycomb cereal on the table today. First up, the Honeycomb Hideout crew meets The Hulk in an animated spot from the late 70s. My best guess is ’76 or ’78. That copyright … Continue reading

70s Spots: VW Super Beetle (1972) & Ford Pinto (1973)

“You won’t know it’s a Volkswagen until you’re outside.” Got a pair of automobile commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for the ’73 Volkswagen Super Beetle. My mom drove a yellow VW Beetle for ages. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna & La Pizzeria Pizza (1978)

“It’s so good you can eat it plain.” Two 1978 snack choices in the kitchen today. First up, a simple, straight forward spot for Bumble Bee Tuna from June ’78. Second, a La Pizzeria frozen pizza spot from September ’78 … Continue reading