Daily 70s Spot #521: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran & Sugar Smacks (1979)

“It’s gonna be a great day!” Here’s a good one for Kellogg’s featuring two breakfast cereals for the price of one; Raisin Bran and Sugar Smacks. The spot aired in December of 1979. This family looks ready to take on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #520: Di-Gel ‘Relief’ (1979)

“Di-Gel relief starts in less than a minute.” When stomach issues arise – watch this commercial for Di-Gel and feel better. There’s a priest, a guy in a gorilla suit and belching tuba sounds. Who could ask for more? The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #519: JCPenney Jeans With The Hager Brothers (1979)

“The big difference between us and them is the pocket…and the price.” Alrighty, then! It’s a fresh new week so let’s go with a 1979 thing for the next seven days. To get the commercials underway, here’s The Hager Brothers … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)

“Mr. Goodwrench understands your GM car…” The end of another week has come around again, so let’s wrap up our ’77-’78 thing with two spots for GM’s Mr. Goodwrench. First, we find a driver complaining of a “ka thump” sound … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #515, 516: Ford Futura & Granada (1977)

“A dramatic combination of styling & technology for 1978…and beyond.” Two spots for Ford today. Firstly, a space age commercial for the 1978 Ford Futura featuring the 2001 theme. Second, a spot for Ford Granada with a side-by-side comparison to … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #514: McDonald’s Big Mac ‘Road Work’ Commercial (1978)

“We do it all for you.” An extremely pleasant Friday to one and all! Here’s a McDonald’s commercial from September of 1978 featuring a distracted road crew and a Big Mac. Big Mac ‘Road Work’ Commercial, 1978 Previously on 70s … Continue reading