Spooky 70s Spots: ‘Magic’ Movie Promo (1978) & Wolf Bros. Cigars (1973)

“A terrifying love story.” With the holiday almost upon us, here’s a pair of Halloween-flavored commercials. First, it’s a TV promo for the Anthony Hopkins movie Magic from November of 1978. After that, a strange and spooky spot from October … Continue reading

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