The Pearl of San Antonio
“Straight from the heart of Texas.”
Here we have two late Seventies commercials for lesser-known, local beers. First up, an April 1977 spot for Pearl Beer from Texas. After that, a November ’77 spot for Falls City Beer out of Kentucky.
Previously on 70s Spots: VHS & RCA SelectaVision Recorders (1978)
‘Four hours!’
“Only VHS can give you 4 hours.”
Today we have two commercials from October of 1978 for VHS home recording devices. At this time VHS was still locked in a battle for consumer attention with the Betamax format. I wonder if these spots were recorded off the TV and onto VHS or Beta tape? Roll ’em!
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)
Sigourney spotted?
“Taste the Pepsi Way!”
Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney Weaver. I think so, as do a few YouTube viewers – but I’m not 100% convinced. What do yo think?
Previously on 70s Spots: Post Honeycomb Cereal (The Hulk, 1977)
‘Big enough for Hulk?!’
“Honeycomb BIG!!!”
Two boffo socko commercials for Post Honeycomb cereal on the table today. First up, the Honeycomb Hideout crew meets The Hulk in an animated spot from the late 70s. My best guess is ’76 or ’78. That copyright is darn hard to read.
After that, a Fonzie-style biker gang hassles the Honeycomb kids in a spot from 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: VW Super Beetle (1972) & Ford Pinto (1973)
More Marvel at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)
More Honeycomb cereal at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Super Sugar Crisp & Honeycomb Cereal (1977)
Let’s get this party started!
Loyal readers and Seventies nostalgists – Bionic Disco is celebrating seven years online today! I “soft launched” the site on May 30th, 2011 and I’m very happy that you continue to visit and revel in the ancient commercials and pop culture whatnot.
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Meet the Beetle
“You won’t know it’s a Volkswagen until you’re outside.”
Got a pair of automobile commercials for you today. First, we have a November 1972 spot for the ’73 Volkswagen Super Beetle. My mom drove a yellow VW Beetle for ages. In fact, she had a few of them in succession. I used to love to ride in the “cubby hole” behind the back seats. There was just enough room in there for my 7 year old self to roll around without a seatbelt on. Good times.
Second, a spot for the 1974 Ford Pinto that aired in late December of 1973.
Previously on 70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna & La Pizzeria Pizza (1978)