70s Spots: Ray-O-Vac (Burgess Meredith) & Bactine (1977)

“Get something started with Ray-O-Vac!” Here’s a dandy, celebrity-filled spot for Ray-O-Vac batteries. The commercial aired in December of 1977 and features Nipsey Russell, Ruth Buzzi, and Burgess Meredith. Star powah! After that, a classic spot for Bactine with a … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Papillon’ (1973) & ‘Quintet’ (1979) TV Trailers

“The greatest adventure of escape ever filmed.” TV trailers spooling out now for a pair of seventies flicks. First, Franklin J. Schaffner’s Papillon starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The promo aired in December of 1973. I saw Papillon in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sears Video Game System & Thrifty Drug Store (1979)

“Play up to 371 video games!” We’ve worked our way to the end of the decade this week – here’s two spots from November of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for the Sears Video Game System. This one looks like an … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sizzler & Sambo’s (1978)

“A price that won’t pinch your wallet.” Continuing with an eating theme and rolling into 1978 – here’s a spot for Sizzler featuring a crab claws and sirloin deal. Narration by Michael Bell. The commercial aired in February of ’78. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kraft Margarine & Hunt’s Tomato Paste (1977)

“That’s a lot of good eatin’!” Our theme today is eating in a ’77 style. To go along with that cobbled together idea we have a Kraft Miracle Margarine commercial from September of 1977. Directly after that, you can enjoy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

“Maybe it’s the coffee you should be drinking.” 1976 time! Here’s a Sanka decaf coffee spot starring Robert Young of Marcus Welby, M.D. and Father Knows Best fame. He’s not a coffee drinker, but he plays one on TV. Or … Continue reading