Champagne, it ain’t. (Martini & Rossi commercial, 1977)
“You brought home champagne!”
Thanks for tuning back in today. Here’s a spot from December 1977 for Martini & Rossi’s Asti Spumante sparkling Italian wine. Just don’t call it champagne.
Previously on 70s Spots: 70s Fashion: Down Jackets (NYC, 1977)
Get down! (Paragon down jackets commercial, 1977)
Hi there, ‘Disco dilettantes. Way back in January of 2013 I got the crazy idea to post a Seventies commercial every day for the entire year. It happened.
Now, I think I’m going to commence with the TV advertising madness again for 2016. 365 days-a-week – with a double-shot on the weekends. Crazy? Like a fox! Let’s get started by keeping with the 1977 theme for the rest of the week.
Here’s a commercial for down jackets. If you were alive in the 1970s you had one. I owned a blue one. How about you? Come back each day for another quick 30 to 60: second shot of 70s nostalgia. See you tomorrow!
Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser ‘Wintertime’ (1977)
Probably not Bryan Cranston…
(Budweiser commercial, 1977)
“Here comes the king, here comes the big number one!”
It’s almost time to shake off the holidays and drag ourselves back to the workplace. Before we do that, let’s have one last round of beer.
Here’s two spots for Budweiser from December of 1977. First, the Budweiser Clydesdals and their Dalmation pal can be seen making their rounds through the snow. Where the heck are they going anyway?
After that, it’s a football alumni homecoming party. I thought the blond fellow serving beer might be Bryan Cranston, but a little research changed my mind. This actor looks older than 21 and different than a 1979 Cranston commercial.
Previously on 70s Spots: Sunoco Gasoline (1971)
Wheel out the Dry Sunoco – it’s wintertime!
(Sunoco commercial, 1971)
“Inside this huge ice cube is an automobile.”
For our first set of commercials for 2016 we’re winding the Wheel of Time back to January of 1971. Hit the clickers below to enjoy two winter-themed Sunoco Gasoline spots from 45 years ago (almost to-the-day).
Previously on 70s Spots: Buick Turbo-Chargers & Wagons (1977)
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have a wonderful 2016. Enjoy a Rankin/Bass holiday tradition/repeat from previous years.
Should auld Animagic be forgot… (‘Have a Happy New Year,’ ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,’ 1976)
On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous and wonderful new year!
Let’s celebrate with belting out the “Have A Happy New Year” song from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. The tune is sung primarily by Red Skelton. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Arranged & conducted by Maury Laws.
“Endowed with magic…” (Buick sport coupes commercial, 1977)
“The wizardry of turbo-charging.”
Taking it all the way back to December of 1977, we have two spots for Buick’s 1978 line-up.
Firstly, a look at the “turbo-charged” Regal and LeSabre sports coupes. And following that, a commercial for the new Century wagons.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘The Eiger Sanction & ‘Breakout’ (1975)