‘You can make lots of pretty pictures…’
(Lite-Brite commercial, 1978)
“Lite-Brite, makin’ things with light…”
This week, it’s a 1978 groove. And to get us started, here’s a real classic; Hasbro’s Lite-Brite.
The spot below aired in 1978. If memory serves though, it was produced a few years earlier and ran throughout the 70s. Light bulb not included.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #526, 527: Schlitz Malt Liquor (Gregory Hines, 1979)
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“A special premium brew that’s in a class by itself.”
Happy Mother’s Day! To cap off 1979 week, we’ve got two commercials for Schlitz.
First, Actor-dancer, Gregory Hines appears as a waiter in a spot for the Schlitz Malt Liquor bull. Second, a team of skydivers leaps out of a plane for Schlitz. The upcoming 1980 Winter Olympics receive a mention. Go for it!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #524, 525: Miller Lite & Michelob Light (1979)
They can be sophisticated too!
Bubba Smith & Dick Butkus for Miller Lite, 1979)
“Tennis, anyone?”
Two beer commercials are on-tap today. First up, football-playing actors, Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus for Miller Lite. After that, a spot for Michelob Light featuring a trio of fishing pals. Both commercials aired in December of 1979.
What’s the difference between “Lite” and “Light” beer? Marketing, my friend. Marketing!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #523: Dust Buster ‘Little Mess’ (1979)
More Dick Butkus at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #503: Dick Butkus For Schick Flexamatic Shaver (1973)
More Bubba Smith at Bionic Disco: Bubba Smith Dies
It’s the story of ‘Little Mess.’
(Dust Buster commercial, 1979)
“Perfect for small, fast clean-ups.”
Happy Friday, all! Click the play button below to enjoy the brief tale of “Little Mess” and his mother’s Dust Buster. The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #522: Pizza Hut ‘Soccer’ (1979)
Supreme eatin’ from Pizza Hut, 1979.
“Comin’ in for good.”
Here’s one for Pizza Hut’s Supreme pizza featuring a bunch of local soccer players in mismatched jerseys. The commercial aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #521: Kellogg’s Raisin Bran & Sugar Smacks (1979)
Part of this complete breakfast…
“It’s gonna be a great day!”
Here’s a good one for Kellogg’s featuring two breakfast cereals for the price of one; Raisin Bran and Sugar Smacks. The spot aired in December of 1979. This family looks ready to take on the 80s!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #520: Di-Gel ‘Relief’ (1979)