Daily 70s Spot #522: Pizza Hut ‘Soccer’ (1979)

“Comin’ in for good.” Here’s one for Pizza Hut’s Supreme pizza featuring a bunch of local soccer players in mismatched jerseys. The commercial aired in December of 1979. Pizza Hut ‘Soccer” Commercial, 1979 Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #412: McDonald’s Big Mac Jingle (1974)

“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun.” Here we find a December 1974 spot for McDonald’s featuring the well-known Big Mac jingle. Gordon Jump (of WKRP in Cincinnati fame) makes an appearance. Sing … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Double Beef’ (1976)

“Go Double Beef at Burger King. It’s the only way.” Haven’t had a burger in 30 years, but I still think this is a great 70s ad. Love the oval shape, swirly lettering, bright blue color and the kid looking … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ (1976)

“When your little leaguers pull off the big one, lay it on ’em.” Love the look of this ad. Classic 70s. Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce (1978)

Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1978) “A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal.” Contains tomatoes, sweet onions, bell peppers and a “special blend” of spices. Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce ad with actor-singer Johnny Brown … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘The Real Thing’ (1972)

“To serve our great hamburgers and french fries with a second-class soft drink – well, we just wouldn’t have it.” Remember when that was a large? Daily 70s Ad #326: McDonald’s ‘The Real Thing’ originally appeared in the December, 1972 … Continue reading