“The coffee that lets you be your best.” As you might imagine, after lingering in 1977 and 1978, we now arrive in 1979. These vintage lookers shine a spotlight on Sanka Coffee (with spokesperson Robert Young), Oven Fry chicken-coating (with … Continue reading
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Here’s a batch of seventies commercials that appeared on the ol’ YouTube channel when the website was on hiatus. From 1974, we have Janitor in a Drum (how do they fit them in there?), United Airlines, and Ford’s 1975 line-up. … Continue reading
Time for more “Buried Treasure” commercials that appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website. Grab a look at spots for Bud, 20/20 with Hugh Downs, Pepsi, and the ’79 Chevy Caprice & Impala. BUDWEISER … Continue reading
Four “new” commercials from the 1970s incoming. A spot for Nestea and their famed refreshing plunge is the star attraction here. What seventies kid didn’t try to imitate this in the swimming pool? Drink up. Nestea Plunge Commercial (1977) Instant … Continue reading
“The closer you look – they better we look.” Two spots for the Ford Torino Brougham now. First, Hugh Downs (still going strong at the age of 96 by the way) drives a carpool around Hollywood, CA. Second, a young … Continue reading
“Ford has what California drives.” Let’s switch on the TV and take in our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford Motors commercial featuring the ’76 Pinto and ‘The Ford Report.’ The newscaster is Hugh Downs of NBC’s Today and ABC’s … Continue reading