MaltLiquorus Caesar. (Schlitz commercial, 1979)
“Don’t say beer, say bull!”
Sunday is here and it’s time to cuddle up to another pair of vintage 1970s commercials. Here’s two spots for Schlitz beer that ran in January of 1979 (produced in ’78).
First, you’ll find a disdainful Roman Emperor in a crashing bull ad. Following that, a more traditional spot featuring a neighborhood football game. “Bull!”
Previously on 70s Spots: Busch Gardens & Budweiser (1975)
The best thing about Europe – log riding! (Busch Gardens commercial, 1975)
“Start planning to join us in The Old Country…”
Well, hello! I hope you’ve had your coffee this morning as we’re already moving onto a taste of beer. Here’s two spots from Anheuser-Busch Brewing.
The first one is fairly fascinating as the Busch Gardens amusement park, The Old Country, is being previewed while still under construction in Virginia. After that a talking Clydesdale spot for Budweiser. Both commercials were produced in 1974 and aired in early January, 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Honda Motorcycles & McDonald’s (1975)
Pete Brady, moments before his ‘promotion.’ (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973)
Brady Bunch Moments! ‘Member that time Peter got a job in Mr. Martinelli’s bicycle shop? Poor Pete, he tried so hard to succeed.
The clip below originally aired during season 4 of The Brady Bunch and was ably directed by Robert Reed. Roll it.
Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: ‘Television-itis!’ (1973)
Ford Courier pickup. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, July, 1978)
“A tough way to go truckin’…”
A stylish use of the Bionic Disco font in this ad. Ford Courier pickup originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Rad Ads: Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ (1978)
‘All the love in my heart for the girl made in Japan…’ (Buck Owens, 1972)
Welcome to the top of the week! Here’s a tune I discovered over the holiday break and wanted to share. It’s Buck Owens performing “Made In Japan.”
“Made In Japan” was written by Bob & Faye Morris and Owens’ single rose to the top of the country charts after releasing in April of 1972.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Rubettes, ‘Sugar Baby Love’ (1974)
Cops & robbers action with the Honda 360. (1975)
“Good things happen on a Honda.”
Having a nice, lazy Sunday? 1975 weekend continues now with another pair of commercials from the year.
First up, a fun spot for the Honda 360 with a bank robber theme. Following that, a classic Big Mac jingle from McDonald’s. You know the one, “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun…” Both spots were produced in 1974 and aired in January of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Pat Morita & Jamie Farr For Dodge (1975)