Daily 70s Spot #477: GE Television Set (1971)

“We build every television as if we had to use it ourselves.” Today, we have a spot for General Electric and their “one-touch color tuning” television set. A bit of 1928 TV history is shown off in this one. The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #476: Joe Namath For Hamilton Beach Butter-Up Popper (1971)

“It’s so automatic I never have to scramble around.” Here’s something of a commercial classic. At least to my 70s-addled mind. It’s football great, Joe Namath for the Hamilton Beach Butter Up Popper. The spot aired in November of 1971 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #475: Ideal Toys: ‘Class A: Racing’ Model Cars (1971)

“No slots. No lanes. And it doesn’t need batteries or electricity.” Here’s a cool spot from Ideal for the Class A: Racing model car system. You need to make a pit stop with this set and there’s no electricity involved. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #470, 471: Miller Lite With Wilt Chamberlain (1976)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Two December 1976 spots now for Lite Beer from Miller. In the first, we find basketball great, Wilt Chamberlain and another very tall human being. My first thought was, “Oh, it’s Richard … Continue reading