70s Spots: Country Club Malt Liquor & Miller High Life (1972 & ’73)

“A lot to drink without drinking a lot.” Here we have two commercials for adult beverages. A spot for Country Club malt liquor from November 1972 with a take-off on the tune “Put You Hand In The Hand.” Country Club, … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’73 Camaro & Ford Pick Up ‘Charlie Chaplin’ (1972)

“LT for ‘Luxury Touring’.” A pair of vehicle spots today. The first features the 1973 Camaro and a poem by Lord Byron. Yes, you read that right. Second, a spot for the ’73 Ford Pickup featuring a Charlie Chaplin look-alike … Continue reading

70s Spots: LEGO Building Blocks (1973)

“There’s no end to LEGO.” A pair of LEGO building blocks commercials from 1973 on display today. The first spot let’s you know sets are available for varying ages. The second spot shows off a Sunnydale Bridge “emergency.’ Dig those … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tyco ‘Stick-Shift Racing’ & Eveready (1973)

“The race depends on how you shift!” All righty! Let’s get to racing. Here’s a spot from November 1973 for Tyco’s Championship Stick-Shift Pro Racing model cars set. Looks like we have some early joystick technology arriving in this one. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Pabst ‘First Flight’ (1972) & Budweiser ‘Basketball’ (1973)

“First of the great Milwaukee Brewers.” Rolling out a pair of beer spots now. First up, a commercial for Pabst Blue Ribbon with a turn-of-the-century, first flight theme. This one aired in November of 1972. Second, a Budweiser backyard basketball … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’73 Mercury Montego & Comet (1972)

“Built better to ride better.” A pair of Mercury spots for your Memorial Day. Both aired in October of 1972, showing off the new ’73 models. First, one shot in California for the Montego MX Brougham. Second, one shot at … Continue reading