“Tough enough to be a Timex.” This Sunday, I’ve got a pair of watch commercials for you. Digital watches, because they were the hottest and hippest 70s’ tech for your wrist! First up, famed sports journalist, Jim McKay for Timex … Continue reading
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“We’re America’s Burger King.” Here’s your 70s spot for Saturday. Attempting to hold onto the Bicentennial fervor of the previous summer, Burger King holds a “Thank you, America” sweepstakes contest. Actor-singer Irene Cara makes a brief appearance. Don’t blink! The … Continue reading
“1, 2, 3, 4, 5…6, 7, 8, 9, 10…11, tweeeeeeeelve!” A very happy Funshine Friday to you! Let’s roll into another classic Sesame Street tune today – the “Pinball Number Count”! “Pinball Number Count” made it’s debut on Sesame Street‘s … Continue reading
On this Monday, we turn to Scottish rockers Nazareth as they regal us with their top 10 worldwide smash, “Love Hurts.” “Love Hurts” was written by Boudleaux Bryant and appears on the Nazareth L.P., Hair of the Dog from April … Continue reading
“Don’t Say Beer, Say Bull!” A very good, relaxing Sunday to you. Today we’ve got a Schlitz beer double-header. Both spots are somewhat humorous. Firstly, we have a boxer who’s full of gusto. Secondly, a thirsty cowboy crawls into town … Continue reading
“They’re like milk cartons. Every box is a bowl.” Here’s a pair of spots for Post Crazy Cartons cereal from early 1977 (possibly produced late ’76). Crazy Cartons were small milk cartons of cereal and the brands included; Alpha-Bits, Super … Continue reading