Funshine Friday: ‘A Doonesbury Special’ (1977)

Welcome to the almost-weekend. It’s Funshine Friday time and today we jolt your memories by presenting in its entirety, A Doonesbury Special. A Doonesbury Special originally aired on NBC on November 27th, 1977. This 25-minute animated version of the famed … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Aurora ‘Red Dunes – Sand Vans’ Model Race Cars (1972)

“Aurora. We’re for real.” Let’s lay down some track and slot in our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have an Aurora model race cars commercial featuring the groovy ‘Sand Vans’ of the ‘Red Dunes’ set. Spot aired in January of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Bird’s Eye Wisconsin Style Vegetables (1975)

“You’ll think it’s the real McCoy.” OK, let’s cook up the Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a Bird’s Eye commercial featuring frozen “Wisconsin Country Style Vegetables.” Real Wisconsin folk can be found within. Uh, within the commercial – not … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Dutch Masters President Cigars (1978)

“They really are masters at Dutch Masters.” Let’s light up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one for Dutch Masters cigars featuring the ‘President’ line and a behind-the-scenes look at a tobacco curator. Spot aired in November of 1978. Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Skittle Baseball With Don Adams (1972)

“From Aurora – where ‘fun’ is the name of the game.” Let’s knock over our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a fun commercial for Aurora Skittle Baseball starring Don Adams (Get Smart) and Vincent Van Patten (Apple’s Way). Spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Schlitz Beer ‘Tuna Fisherman’ (1971)

“When you’re out of Schlitz – you’re out of beer.” Time to sail out on an ocean of beer with our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Schlitz Beer commercial featuring hard-working tuna fishermen. Spot aired in April of … Continue reading