70s Spots: Pillsbury Rich ‘N Easy Frosting & Ruffles Potato Chips (1974)

“That’s what makes it rich!” Time for a tea party with plenty of snacks. First, we have a commercial featuring a very happy cake maker singing the virtues of Pillsbury’s Rich ‘n Easy frosting mix. After that, a mother and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pearl Beer (Texas) & Falls City Beer (Kentucky) (1977)

“Straight from the heart of Texas.” Here we have two late Seventies commercials for lesser-known, local beers. First up, an April 1977 spot for Pearl Beer from Texas. After that, a November ’77 spot for Falls City Beer out of … Continue reading

70s Spots: VHS & RCA SelectaVision Recorders (1978)

“Only VHS can give you 4 hours.” Today we have two commercials from October of 1978 for VHS home recording devices. At this time VHS was still locked in a battle for consumer attention with the Betamax format. I wonder … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)

“Taste the Pepsi Way!” Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney … Continue reading