Daily 70s Ad: A Bacardi Party (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “The mixable one.” Some nice, classic soda bottles in there including 7-Up, Pepsi, and if you look closely, Squirt. Daily 70s Ad #184: A Bacardi Party originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Quaker Oats & Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1979)

“You’re feasting your eyes on the 6-meal cake.” Sticking with our food theme today, we have two spots that aired in September of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for hot and healthy Quaker Oats cereal. Following that, we put aside the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Frankly, Miss Piggy, I don’t give a hoot!” Making a “Rainbow Connection.” Daily 70s Ad #183: The Muppet Movie Soundtrack originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Welch’s Grape Jelly & Chipos Potato Chips (1973)

“They settled for a little extra flavor.” Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Budweiser Malt Liquor (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “The first malt liquor good enough to be called BUDWEISER!” I was unaware Budweiser made a malt liquor. You learn something new every day. Daily 70s Ad #182: Budweiser Malt Liquor originally appeared in the June, 1972 … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’ – Grover Serves A Sandwich (1972)

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Funshine! Here’s the inimitable Grover and Mr. Johnson (aka Fat Blue) in a sandwich-related situation. This Sesame Street clip first aired on January 25, 1972 and aired numerous times in additional episodes … Continue reading