“The Aussies share your love for gusto…” Let’s chug down a couple of beer spots today. In pole position we have Schlitz making a visit to Australia. Not sure they even had/have Schlitz in ol’ OZ, so we’ll just assume … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s TV
“Barbara Walters revisits some old friends…” Today, we’re going back 40 years for a pair of promos from late ’78. First up, an airing of The Barbara Walters Summer Special from August ’78. The guests interviewed by Walters are Dolly … Continue reading
“The first of its kind…” It’s time to keep good time with Timex. Specifically, electric wrist watches from the 1970 product line. The first commercial aired in November ’70 and features a young couple’s date in New York City. The … Continue reading
“His world is dirtier than ever!” Here’s a pair of TV trailers for your weekend. First, a commercial for the impending Christmas 1973 release of Clint Eastwood’s latest Dirty Harry flick, Magnum Force. After that, the Fifties are back in … Continue reading
“A New American Road Car.” A pair of fancy Ford flicks today. First, we have a nice :60 second spot for the ’79 LTD. This one aired in December of 1978. Second, from a few months earlier in October ’78, … Continue reading
“We made the close shave comfortable.” A pair of competing shaver spots today from November of 1972 – both fronted by football heroes. First up, Fran Tarkenton for the Remington Mark III & IV. After that, sportscaster Pat Summerall for … Continue reading