Dueling slogans
“A Coke and a smile – makes me feel good.”
Two Coca-Cola commercials today from July of 1979. Both feature the famous “Have A Coke And A Smile” jingle. The first gets a boost of star power from Bob Hope.
I know it’s only spring, but these spots make me feel like summer is already here. It may have something to do with the 90 degree heat in LA too. Have a lovely Friday.
Previously on 70s Spots: Piels Real Draft Beer & Miller High Life (1970)
This guy!
“For a taste of the good ol’ days.”
Two al key hall spots from the start of the decade today. First, we have a nifty December 1970 Piels Real Draft beer commercial featuring an old timey political speech.
After that, one for Miller High Life, aka “The Champagne of Beers,” from November of ’70.
Previously on 70s Spots: Sony ‘Secret Agent’ Electronics (1977)
Oh, James!
“It’s a Sony.”
A pair of commercials for Sony today. First up, we have a fun spot from October 1977 featuring a Roger Moore, 007-type and Sony micro-recorders and video cameras.
Second, a November ’77 spot for Sony TVs featuring the TelePrompTer cable TV company. TelePrompTer were the biggest provider of cable in the US in the early 70s (according to Wikipedia).
Previously on 70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)
A caramel apple a day…
“Thanks Mom”
Snack time! Here’s two spots to curb your hunger. First we have a father and son fishing trip and a bag of Kraft Caramels. Second, Betty Crocker’s “new” Bar-Cookie mixes. Both commercials aired in February of 1974
Previously on 70s Spots: John Goodman For Mennen & Jane Curtin For Hoover (1979)
‘Thanks, I needed that!’
“Skin Bracer hits you just right.”
A double-whammy of celebrity goodness for you on this Easter Sunday. First, we find a very young and slim John Goodman for Mennen Skin Bracer. The spot aired in July of 1979.
Second, Jane Curtin (Saturday Night Live) appears in an August 1979 commercial for Hoover portable washer and dryers. Just a gut feeling here, but I’m thinking this commercial may have been produced a few years earlier (possibly ’74 or ’75) before Curtin found fame on SNL.
Previously on 70s Spots: Mr. Tax & H&R Block (1978)
Tax time = fun time!
“What they know can save you dough.”
It’s that time of year – so let’s fire up a pair of commercials from the spring of 1978 related to doing your taxes. First, a spot for Mr.Tax featuring some animated segments.
After that, actor James Hampton (The Longest Yard) stars in a spot for H&R Block. Company president, Henry Bloch makes a cameo appearance at the end.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chocks (Bugs Bunny, 1974) & Rexall Vitamins (1975)