The equine majesty of Bud
“Champion Clydesdale – symbolic of the King of Beers.”
A pair of Budweiser commercials today, focused on the “proud tradition” of “Champion” Clydesdale horses. The spots aired in January of 1976 (probably produced in ’75). I’m fairly certain that’s Ed McMahon providing narration for both. Have a splendid Friday!
Previously on 70s Spots: Reynolds Wrap & Behold Polish (1978)
OW: Original Wrapper.
“The Best Wrap Around.”
Two spots for the household today. First, a commercial for Reynolds Wrap starring Marilyn Saunders. After that, one for Behold furniture polish. Both spots aired in January of 1978 (and were likely produced in ’77).
Previously on 70s Spots: Animated Sunoco & Mobil Gasoline (1971)
Sunoco’s Man of La Mancha
“Let us quest for the World’s Highest Octane Gasoline!”
If you like your gasoline commercials animated, you’ll love today’s pair. First, we find Don Quixote and Sancho Panza searching out a Sunoco station.
Next, a singing “Rocker Arm Assembly” sells Mobil gasoline. I’d be willing to bet you haven’t seen finer car toons in ages. These two aired in August of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Nabisco Lil’ Loaf & Lay’s Potato Chips (1974)
The Temptation is strong
Music for Monday time! Let’s fly over to Cherry Stereo and place our eyes and ears firmly against the finest seventies songs.
Sweet sound sensation! It’s ex-Temptations singer, David Ruffin performing “Walk Away From Love” on Soul Train in 1975. You’ve got to love Ruffin’s scratchy, soulful voice. Have a look & listen!
Previously on Music for Monday: Cheap Trick, ‘Surrender’ (Live ’78)
“Magnifique!”
“The new snack that looks like a little loaf of my French bread.”
More food-related commercials from February 1974 on the table today. For starters, we have a tasty new snack from Nabisco called Lil’ Loaf. I hadn’t heard of these mini-baguettes before. How about you? I think they need to revive these and give them another chance.
Our second course is a handful of Lay’s Potato Chips. Get your fill below.
Previously on 70s Spots: Skippy ‘Breakfast’ & Cream Of Rice Cereal (1974)
Breakfast!
“The end of the same old breakfast.”
We have a pair of edible commercials from February 1974 today – and I’m not sure which one I like better. We’ll consider it a double A-side.
First, Skippy peanut butter wallops our ears with a catchy jingle and attempts to convince us that it’s a great breakfast choice. Then, a spot for a hot cereal you rarely hear about – Cream of Rice. Dig in!
Previously on 70s Spots: JCPenney Plain Pockets Jeans & Lee Jeans (1977)