Daily 70s Spot #414: Lancers Wine (1974)

“Lancers – all the wine the world needs.” Watch this Lancers wine commercial in awe as the spokesperson blends seamlessly from rosé to white, then to red, without so much as pausing for a sip. The spot aired in December … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #413: Kinney – Men’s Platform Shoe (1974)

“Platform soles and big high heels.” Here’s a commercial that’s one of those nearly perfect 1970s time capsules. Men’s platform shoes from Kinney. The spot aired in March of 1974. At $10.99, you won’t be able to deny these high-steppers. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #412: McDonald’s Big Mac Jingle (1974)

“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun.” Here we find a December 1974 spot for McDonald’s featuring the well-known Big Mac jingle. Gordon Jump (of WKRP in Cincinnati fame) makes an appearance. Sing … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #411: Carnation Instant Breakfast (1974)

“Here’s one answer to high food prices.” Hello, Bionic friends. Let’s move on to a 1974 theme this week. Here’s one for a product I remember lurking in my family’s 1970s kitchen cabinet – Carnation Instant Breakfast. The spot aired … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #409, 410: Plymouth Space Duster & Satellite (1972)

“You can get more out of it, ’cause you can get more into it.” We’re closing out 1972 week with two spots for Plymouth. First, we have a snappy red Space Duster and a few roommates moving into a new … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #407, 408: Miller & Schlitz Beer (1972)

“If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the beer.” The weekend is here. Now comes Miller time. And Schlitz time. And guys herding animals and leaping off of sail boats. Watch the two spots below from October of 1972 for … Continue reading