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Sunday 70s Spots: Ted Danson & Danny Glover Beer Commercials (1978 & ’79)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by David Moore

That’s Ted Danson in a bar all right, but it doesn’t look like ‘Cheers.’ (Colt 45 commercial, 1978)

Celebrities and beer, the two go together like…pretzels and mustard! Hell, I don’t know if the analogy works, but I think you’ll enjoy the following celeb commercials.

First, you’ll find Ted Danson laughing it up for Colt 45 Malt Liquor beer from January, 1978. Second, I’m pretty sure that’s Danny Glover appearing briefly in a spot for Miller High Life from February of 1979. Drink deeply.

Ted Danson For Colt 45 Malt Liquor Beer, 1978

Miller High Life Beer Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Fresh Horizons Bread & Campbell’s Soup (1976 & ’79)

Saturday 70s Spots: Fresh Horizons Bread & Campbell’s Soup (1976 & ’79)

Posted on May 30, 2015 by David Moore

‘Ham?!’ (Campbell’s Soup, 1979)

The weekend’s here and it’s time to roll out the 1970s commercials! First up, we have a spot for Fresh Horizons Bread from November of 1976. It’s a bit unusual as it’s from ITT and features a Kabuki dancer. Yes, I’m confused too.

After that, we have one for Campbell’s Chunky Soup from September, 1979. Appetizing adverts, ahoy!

Fresh Horizons Bread Commercial, 1976

Campbell’s Chunky Soup Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Dodge Vans & Pickups (1976 & ’78)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Cheryl Ladd Sings (1978)

Posted on May 29, 2015 by David Moore

Cheryl Ladd sings like an angel. Hah! Dya’getit?

What does Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels) sing for us on this Funshine Friday? How about “Sunshine On My Shoulders”? That gonna work out for you? I thought so!

The clip below comes from episode 324 of The Muppet Show and originally aired in the summer of 1978.

‘The Muppet Show’: Cheryl Ladd Sings ‘Sunshine On My Shoulders,’ 1978

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Wonderful World Of Disney’ (Intro, 1979)

Rad Ads: Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy (1975)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by David Moore

Jimmy Walker's J.J. Talking Toy ('Ebony' magazine, May, 1975)

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“Kids think J.J. is Dyn-O-mite!”

Notice the ad avoids calling the item a “doll.” Still, it’s a pretty dyn-o-mite toy. Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Rad Ads: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1975)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Jaws 2’ (1978)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by David Moore

‘Jaws 2’ trailer title, 1978.

“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…”

Summer is fast approaching and thoughts turn to warm sun, beach visits and…scary shark movies. Jaws 2 (sequel to 1975’s Jaws) swam into theaters in June of 1978, quickly and successfully chewing up box office records.

Chief Brody is back, squinting into the sun once again. (‘Jaws 2’ trailer, 1978)

Roy Scheider (reluctantly) returned to reprise the role of Amity Island Police Chief Brody. Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton also return from the first flick. New actors included; Mark Gruner, Ann Dusenberry and Donna Wilkes. Enjoy the lengthy trailer below that probably gives too much away.