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

Sunday 70s Spot: Hertz Rent-A-Car With O.J. Simpson (1979)

“Make Hertz your #1 call.” For our Sunday 70s Spot we have longtime Hertz Rent-A-Car spokesperson O.J. Simpson and a focus on Ford trucks. Watch out for those big rigs, Juice. Spot aired in February of 1979. Hertz Rent-A-Car Commercial … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

“The Big Green Team.” Time for the Saturday 70s Spot. Here we find actor David Doyle, of Charlie’s Angels fame, as coach and spokesperson for National Car Rental. The commercial aired in October of 1978. Get in there and really…rent! … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Paul Simon, ‘Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard’ (1978)

Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s Paul Simon (and a small friend) singing “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.” The clip is from Simon’s appearance on Sesame Street, episode 1187 which originally aired on November 28, 1978. Clap along “and dance.” … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading