‘Skuttle Bingo by Bangy!”
“Who asked ya?”
Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973.
Second, an October 1973 spot for the Xlerators race set. “From Aurora!”
Previously on 70s Spots: Kraft Grape Jam & Mac & Cheese (1970)
Krafty!
“Let’s raise a toast – to Kraft Grape Jam!”
We’re at the very top of the decade today with a pair of January 1970 commercials for Kraft. The first spot features Grape Jam and a French Toast meal suggestion. The second spot offers up Macaroni & Cheese recipes.
Previously on 70s Spots: Slinky Toys (1977)
Slinky Kitten and Cater-Puller are always eager to be dragged around the house
“Its fun for a girl and a boy!”
Two 1977 commercials now for James Industries’ Slinky toys. The first features the traditional Slinky toy but in colored plastic versions rather than the original metal.
The second spot focuses on pull-toys including the Kitten, Train, and Cater-Puller models. Roll ’em!
Previously on 70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘Pass It Along’ Campaign (1979)
Passing along some icy cold ones
“Coke adds…life!”
A pair of spots today from Coca-Cola’s “Pass it along” ad campaign. Both commercials aired in March of 1979. The first features a variety of friendly folks passing along a bottle of coke. The second carries the same concept but features Olympic-style athletes.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Force 10 From Navarone’ & ‘Brass Target’ (1978)
Harrison Ford’s second go around with the ‘Force’
“They were outnumbered ten thousand-to-one…that made the odds just about even!”
Movie time! Here’s two December 1978 TV trailers for dueling World War Two flicks.
First up, Harrison Ford and Robert Shaw in Force 10 From Navarone. Second, Sophia Loren and George Kennedy in Brass Target.
Previously on 70s Spots: Juicy Fruit Gum & Chip-A-Roos Cookies (1979)
‘It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,’ 1974
Happy holidays, Bionic people! Did you watch It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown when it made its debut on CBS in April of 1974? If not, you probably caught it at some point in the following years as it appears each time the holiday rolls around.
Here are two clips for you to enjoy; the show’s intro with Peppermint Patty and Marcie and the arrival of the ol’ Easter Beagle himself. Have a great Sunday.
It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb
“*Sigh*”