“Head for the mountains.” Two Busch Beer commercials from June of 1979 for you today. The first spot features a group of telephone linemen and the second, a road work team. The company was definitely going for a “hard-workin’ men … Continue reading
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“What a way to fly!” Let’s take a look at the new ’79 models from Ford. First, we have a “Come Fly with Me” commercial for Ford Thunderbird. After that, a spot comparing the Ford Granada to Mercedes-Benz. Both commercials … Continue reading
“Is it too much mint?” Two commercials just right for snacking into November. First, a Life Savers Spearmint Gum spot. After that, a commercial for Kool-Aid starring Moosie Drier (Bob Newhart Show, Kids Incorporated). Both spots aired in September of … Continue reading
“A terrifying love story.” With the holiday almost upon us, here’s a pair of Halloween-flavored commercials. First, it’s a TV promo for the Anthony Hopkins movie Magic from November of 1978. After that, a strange and spooky spot from October … Continue reading
Today, I’d like to point you at my Seventies music website Cherry Stereo where I’ve posted two 1977 K-tel Records spots. The first commercial features rock ‘n’ roll legend Fats Domino and the second features Sonny and Cher. Have a … Continue reading
“Don’t watch television tonight – play it!” Here’s a timely find, with the recent Battle of the Sexes film still in theaters. It’s Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in a spot for the Atari video game console. The commercial, … Continue reading