Sunday 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)

“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

Saturday 70s Spot: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)

“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

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: ‘Pinball Number Count’ Song (1977)

“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

Music For Monday: Nazareth, ‘Love Hurts’ (1977)

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

Sunday 70s Spots: Schlitz Beer ‘Bulls & Gusto’ (1977 & ’79)

“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

Saturday 70s Spots: Crazy Cartons Cereal (1977)

“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