70s Commercials: Prell, Toyota Sport Truck, Miller Lite, Cie (Candice Bergen) (1978)

It’s a 1978 kinda thing today. Fire up the YouTube embeds and enjoy vintage commercials for Prell shampoo, Toyota’s SR5 pickup, Lite beer from Miller (with Grits Gresham), and Cie fragrance (with Candice Bergen). PRELL SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1978) Prell Concentrate … Continue reading

70s Commercials: United Airlines, Gaines Burgers, Wilson Tennis, Miller Lite (1977-78)

We’re hanging out in 1977 and ’78 for today’s batch of commercials. Take in spots for United Airlines, Gaines Burgers dog food with James Beard, the Wilson Extra tennis racquet, and Miller Lite with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner. Have … 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

Sunday 70s Spots: Joe Frazier & Ray Bolger (1978)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer. And less.” Happy Sunday! Let’s continue with our weekend celebrity commercial theme. Together again, for the very first time, we have the strange pairing of boxer, Joe Frazier and actor, Ray Bolger. First, … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate by knocking back two frosty, sports-oriented commercials for Miller Lite beer. First, we have a February, 1977 spot with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones (d. … Continue reading