Olde Timey Shasta!
“The finest draft root beer in the land!”
It’s 1976 today and we shall eat, drink, and be merry!
First, take in a song and dance number from Shasta Root Beer to the tune of “Bei Mir Bist Du Schön.” Dandy narration by Casey Kasem.
After that, enjoy a commercial for ripe & juicy California oranges from Sunkist. Both spots aired in 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’73 Camaro & Ford Pick Up ‘Charlie Chaplin’ (1972)
Midtown Manhattan, 1979 (Getty via Esquire)
Inspired by HBO’s series, The Deuce, Esquire magazine has published 50 photographs of New York City from across the 1970s.
There’s lots of great shots worth investigating; grungy street scenes, regular folks going about their business, as well as fancy pants rock and roll stars in their younger years.
South Bronx, 1972 (Getty via Esquire)
Hit the link or click on a photo to view all of the shots
Previously on 70s Shots: World Trade Center & NYC Surroundings (1973)
Here comes Lord Byron in his new ’73 Camaro!
“LT for ‘Luxury Touring’.”
A pair of vehicle spots today. The first features the 1973 Camaro and a poem by Lord Byron. Yes, you read that right.
Second, a spot for the ’73 Ford Pickup featuring a Charlie Chaplin look-alike and a silent movie feel. Both commercials aired in November of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)
‘Fire! Flames are gettin’ higher!’
“Friday night it’s hot stuff!”
Today, we have a pair of ABC promos from October of 1976. The first features the Donny & Marie show and a gaggle of guest stars; Sonny & Cher, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Edgar Bergen, Paul Lynde, and Loretta Swit.
The second promo is a rare spot for Holmes & YoYo. This show was a favorite when I was just a wee whipper-snapper – which you can read about here.
Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser & Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ (James Coburn, 1977)
More Donny & Marie at Bionic Disco: Music for Monday: Donny & Marie Osmond, ‘I’m Leaving It (All) Up To You’ (1974)
Meanwhile, back at the Bavarian Festival…
“Budweiser!”
October is here! In the spirit of the impending autumn – here’s two American beer spots celebrating Oktoberfest.
First, we have a Budweiser commercial with a “Bavarian Festival” on display. Second, James Coburn in cowboy duds gets his Oktober on for Schlitz Light. Both spots aired in October of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Coke (‘Mean’ Joe Greene) & Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ (1979)
‘Really. You can have it…’
“Hey, kid! Catch!”
Here’s an iconic ad I’m happy to finally have on the ol’ YouTube channel. “Mean” Joe Greene for Coca-Cola. The spot aired in October of 1979, became an advertising classic and one of the best-known spots of the Seventies.
After that, a Pepsi spot, also from October ’79, featuring a family at Disneyland (or possibly Disney World). This one isn’t well-remembered, but is a fun one nonetheless. Happy Friday!
Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)
More “Mean’ Joe & Coke at Bionic Disco: 70s Stories In The News: ‘Mean’ Joe Greene & Coca-Cola (1979)