Sunday 70s Spots: Pizza Hut (’76 & ’78)

“It’s like pizza- on top of pizza!” Yesterday we indulged in the beer – now, here’s the pizza. Two spots for Pizza Hut to be precise. In the first commercial (aired in Jan.’76, produced in ’74) we have a family … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Miller High Life Beer (’76 & ’77)

“If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the beer…” It’s going to be a beer and pizza weekend here at the ‘Disco. Today, we’ve got a pair of Miller High Life commercials. The first focuses on a ski rescue team … Continue reading

Funshine Friday Holiday Special: ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

Happy Valentine’s Day and happy Funshine Friday! To celebrate this wonderful double holiday we’ll be floating back 39 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January … Continue reading

Rodney Dangerfield: Stand-Up With Dean Martin (1973)

Here’s Rodney Dangerfield with a classy stand-up appearance on one of Dean Martin’s comedy shows around 1973 (or possibly ’72 on The Dean Martin Comedy Hour or ’74 on The Dean Martin Comedy World, it’s hard to place). After the … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Dodge Aspen & Dodge Pickups (1976)

It’s Dodge Day here at the ‘Disco. Following our Dodge Charger print ad, we now present two Dodge commercials from January of 1976. The first spot for Dodge Aspen stars Rex Harrison and features a production number in the style … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Jimmy Stewart For Firestone (1979)

“A product Harvey Firestone would have been proud of.” Here’s a double helping of Jimmy Stewart commercials from February of 1979. Both spots are 60-second storytelling segments about tire company magnate, Harvey Firestone. “Now, now..damnit. W-watch and, and enjoy, won’t … Continue reading