70s Spots: Pabst ‘First Flight’ (1972) & Budweiser ‘Basketball’ (1973)

“First of the great Milwaukee Brewers.” Rolling out a pair of beer spots now. First up, a commercial for Pabst Blue Ribbon with a turn-of-the-century, first flight theme. This one aired in November of 1972. Second, a Budweiser backyard basketball … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hamburger Helper & Morton Lite Salt (1974)

“You can get tired of hamburger – but you’ll never get tired of Hamburger Helper.” Here’s a pair of commercials that aired in February 1974 and may have been produced a bit earlier in ’73. First, a spot for Hamburger … Continue reading

70s Spots: ABC Promos – ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Vegas,’ ‘Soap’ (1978)

“Late night tonight!” Two ABC promos today. The first features Soap and Police Story and aired in August of 1978. I’m not sure how these shows ended up together as Soap was an ABC program and Police Story ran on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

“The incredible edible egg!” You’ll remember this happy jingle from the American Egg Board. The spot stars actor James Hampton (The Longest Yard) and was produced in 1977, aired in January of 1978. After that, a commercial for Minute Rice … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bayer & Anacin Pain Relievers (Richard Dysart, 1974)

“To reduce the fever and relieve the aches.” We go straight to your head today with two soothing medicinal spots. First, Richard Dysart (of L.A. Law fame) stars in a February 1974 Bayer aspirin commercial. After that, a spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: SunSensor Sunglasses & Timex Watches (1978)

“Lenses that change.” Seventies fashion time with two spots from 1978. First up, a commercial for SunSensor sunglasses with a humorous touch. The spot aired in February of ’78. Second, a commercial for Timex digital watches with spokesperson Jim McKay … Continue reading