70s Spots: Pizza Hut ‘SuperStyle’ (1977 & ’78)

“Let yourself go to Pizza Hut!” A pair of Pizza Hut commercials delivered hot ‘n’ 40 year-old fresh for you now. The first spot aired in January of 1977 and has a “Good Things” jingle. The second, brings in the … Continue reading

70s Spots: Swanson Hungry-Man (LA Dodgers) & Brown ‘N Serve Sausage (1978)

“The second helping of meat is already in.” Back to our regularly-scheduled commercials today. First up, a spot I particularly like as it features my hometown team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for Swanson Hungry-Man TV dinners. Second, a spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Kodak Colorburst Camera (Dick Van Dyke, Xmas 1978)

“Let me see! Let me see!” Here’s our final Chritsmasy commercial for the year. This one features Dick Van Dyke and Kodak’s Colorburst Instant Camera. The spot aired in November of 1978. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Kodak Colorburst Camera … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays) Löwenbräu Christmas (1978)

“Here’s to good friends!” Time to bring out the Löwenbräu and celebrate the holidays with friends and family. The spot below aired on Christmas Day 1978. Löwenbräu Christmas Commercial (1978) Previously on 70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Hawaiian Xmas’ (1970) More … Continue reading

70s Spots (Holidays): Radio Shack ‘Science Fair’ (Xmas, 1978)

“150 different gifts they can enjoy long after Christmas is over.” Our 25 days of holiday-themed 70s commercials continues with a December 1978 spot for Radio Shack. Longtime Tandy spokesperson Paul Burke shows off the Science Fair Electronic Project Kit … Continue reading

70s Spots: Breyers Ice Cream & Di-Gel (1978)

“I like pickles…but they don’t like me!” Today, we’ve got a pair of spots from 1978. I’m not saying these two commercials go hand-in-hand necessarily… Firstly, one for Breyers Peach Ice Cream from April of ’78. Second, a commercial for … Continue reading