Burger King ‘Double Beef.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, October 1976)
“Go Double Beef at Burger King. It’s the only way.”
Haven’t had a burger in 30 years, but I still think this is a great 70s ad. Love the oval shape, swirly lettering, bright blue color and the kid looking at his dad like he’s out of his mind. Burger King ‘Double Beef’ originally appeared in the October, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: Rawlings Baseball Glove (1976)
Joe Walsh turning concert-goers to jelly with ‘Turn to Stone,’ 1972
A veddy happy Monday, Bionic friends. Here we find Joe Walsh and band melting faces with a rocking version of “Turn to Stone” in 1972.
“Turn to Stone” first appeared on Walsh’s Barnstorm L.P. of 1972. It was later re-recorded for Walsh’s So What L.P. of December ’74.
Previously on Music for Monday: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ (Live ’76)
Lookit! A Cricket! (Cricket lighter mascot commercial, 1975)
“America’s favorite disposable lighter.”
It’s July of 1975 today and we’ve got two memorable commercials on display. Firstly, one of a series of animated singing mascot commercials for the Cricket lighter. I’m about 95% certain the Cricket is voiced by Ronnie Schell (best known for playing Duke Slater on Gomer Plye, U.S.M.C.).
After that, we have a classic spot featuring a sharpshooter firing at a Master Lock padlock. Good stuff.
Previously on 70s Spots: GE & Motorola TVs (1972)
GE, bringing good TV to life (Fall, 1972)
“We build every television as if we were going to use it ourselves.”
Greetings, everyone! I was out-of-state with bad hotel wi-fi for a week and then came home with a nice cold – so updates have been light lately. Let’s get things back on track with some classic 70s commercials. The theme today is television.
First up, a spot for GE’s color TV for ’73. After that, one for the Quasar Color TV System from Motorola. Both spots aired in late November 1972. Switch ’em on.
Previously on 70s Spots: Classic Xerox Commercials (1975)
Rawlings Baseball Glove. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June 1976)
“For Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench. Reggie Jackson. Who knows… maybe your name will be on a Rawlings glove a few seasons from now.”
I had a Rawlings glove. How about you? Rawlings Baseball Glove originally appeared in the June 1976 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Rad Ads: Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky (1978)
Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, September 1978.)
“Feel the Velvet, baby.”
A smooth classic. Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975)