“Tennis, anyone?” Two beer commercials are on-tap today. First up, football-playing actors, Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus for Miller Lite. After that, a spot for Michelob Light featuring a trio of fishing pals. Both commercials aired in December of 1979. … Continue reading
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“Watch Dick Butkus tackle a real shaving problem.” Here’s Chicago Bears linebacker (and actor) Dick Butkus starring in a spot for the Schick Flexamatic shaver. The commercial aired in November 1973, the year Butkus retired from the NFL. Dick Butkus … Continue reading
“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading