High-falutin’ fancypants city bookeeper knows nothing about Hillshire Farm. (1979)
For Sunday’s spots, we have an eating theme laid out on the table. Firstly, a commercial you may remember for Hillshire Farm from September of 1979. After that, a Mazola corn oil spot from the same month.
The hearty, natural goodness on display will warm your cockles.
Previously on 70s Spots: Parker Bros. Waterworks & Story Teller (1973 & ’78)
Books on tape in its infancy. (Superscope Story Teller commercial, 1978)
If all went to plan, these spots would have gone up early this morning. However, YouTube was having issues displaying images on this fine Saturday. That seems to be sorted out now and we can take in two toy-related commercials.
First up, a spot for Parker Brothers’ Waterworks card game from November of 1973. After that, one for the Superscope Story Teller from July of 1978. Roll ’em.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wizard Air Freshener & Soft & Dri Deodorant (1979)
”Sesame Street’ has been brought to you today by the letter F and by the number 11…’ (‘Sesame Street’ end credits, 1970-71)
Hey, what do ya know! We made it to Friday. Let’s close out the week with some Sesame Street season two end credits circa 1970-1971.
In the clip, Big Bird has learned a bit of Spanish, we look over a selection of finger-paint originals and watch some kids at play. Have a great weekend and be sure and join us tomorrow for some vintage 70s commercials.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Spider-Woman’ Cartoon (1979)
Television-itis! Give generously now, folks… (Susan Olsen, ‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973)
We now join The Brady Bunch, already in motion. Cindy Brady (Susan Olsen) appears on the children’s quiz show, Question the Kids, and experiences a sever case of “Television-itis.” The quiz show host is portrayed by Edward Knight, real-life father of Christopher (Peter Brady) Knight.
Monty Marshall (Edward Knight), host of ‘Question The Kids,’ 1973
The clip below originally aired on March 16, 1973 during season four of The Brady Bunch. Watch in awe!
Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: Bobby The Enforcer (1973)
Chevrolet ‘Camper’s Pickup.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, May, 1970)
“During a long day’s drive, what you’ll savor most is that Chevrolet ride. And sweet it is.”
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’. Chevrolet ‘Camper’s Pickup’ originally appeared in the May, 1970 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: ‘Join The Olivetti Girls’ (1972)
‘The Pack’ trailer title, 1977
“Last summer they were pets. Now they are predators.”
The Pack, also known as The Long, Dark Night, is one of the many angry animal horror flicks that arrived in the blockbuster wake of Jaws. The plot follows a group of hungry, abandoned dogs who rampage across the vacation destination, Seal Island.
‘The Pack’ cast in a frightened state.
Joe Don Baker stars as the shotgun-wielding hero, Jerry. Hope Alexander-Willis, Richard B. Shull, R.G. Armstrong and Ned Wertimer co-star. Explore the darker side of man’s best friend in the trailer below.
The Pack Wiki, IMDb
The Pack at Every 70s Movie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Woody Allen In ‘The Front’ (1976)