Saturday 70s Spots: Computer Perfection & Sunkist (1979)

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'The perfect electronic game...' (Computer Perfection commercial, 1979)

‘The perfect electronic game…’ (Computer Perfection commercial, 1979)

“In the world of electronic games it’s outstanding.”

It’s 1979 this weekend! Here’s two commercials to get you in that late 70s mood.

First up, a spot for Lakeside’s Computer Perfection electronic game with a family of Coneheads Domeheads. Following that, a spot for Sunkist orange soda featuring “Good Vibrations” and a collection of swimming suits. Both commercials aired in the summer of 1979.

Computer Perfection Game Commercial, 1979

Sunkist ‘Good Vibrations’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Ed McMahon For Ford (1976 & ’79)

Rad Ads: Adidas Sports Shoes (1976)

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Adidas Sports Shoes ('Boy's Life' magazine, June, 1976)

Adidas Sports Shoes (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June, 1976)

“Great from every angle!”

A classic that stands the test of time. Adidas Sports Shoes originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.

(Source: Boy’s Life)

Previously on Rad Ads: Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ (1970)

Music For Monday: Ramones, ‘Road To Ruin’ Mini-Concert (1978)

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'I've gone mental...' (Ramones on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test,' 1978)

‘I’ve gone mental…’ (Ramones on ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test,’ 1978)

OK, let’s get this week started off right. Here’s the Ramones performing three songs from Road to Ruin in a tight six minutes.

“Don’t Come Close,” “She’s The One,” and “Go Mental” as played on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in September of 1978. Six…glorious…minutes. “1,2,3,4!”

Ramones: ‘Road to Ruin’ On ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test,’ 1978

Previously on Music for Monday: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ (1974)

Rad Ads (Father’s Day): Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ (1970)

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Old Spice 'Heart Belongs To Daddy.' ('LIFE' magazine, June 12, 1970)

Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 12, 1970)

“Is there a better reason to give him Old Spice for Father’s Day?”

Awwwww. Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ originally appeared in the June 12, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Rad Ads: Trans-Am Champion Datsun (1972)

Sunday 70s Spots: Ed McMahon For Ford (1976 & ’79)

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Budweiser? Publisher's Clearing House? Nope, this time around it's a Ford commercial. (Summer, 1979)

Budweiser? Publisher’s Clearing House? Nope, this time around it’s a Ford commercial. (Summer, 1979)

“A Ford deal may be your best deal.”

On this Father’s Day, let’s view a pair of celebrity-hosted spots for Ford.

Firstly, Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian (and his wife, Katie) extoll the virtues of Ford wagons in February, 1976. After that, everyone’s favorite spokesperson, Ed McMahon hosts a Ford clearance sale in the summer of 1979.

Ford Wagons Commercial, 1976

Ford Commercial with Ed McMahon, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)

Saturday 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)

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Perfect for harvest gold-colored kitchens of the 1970s. (Formula 409 commercial, 1973)

Perfect for harvest gold-colored kitchens of the 1970s. (Formula 409 commercial, 1973)

“Just spray and wipe.”

Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a filthy husband. Please enjoy.

Formula 409 ‘Thumbs’ Commercial, 1973

Formula 409 ‘Train Set’ Commercial, 1974

Previously on 70s Spots: Joe Frazier & Ray Bolger (1978)