Daily 70s Spot #440: Schlitz ‘Yokohama Baseball’ (1973)

“When you reach for gusto – you’re reaching all the way.” Here’s a sixty second spot for Schlitz beer that aired in October of 1973. In this one, a bunch of American sailors play baseball with their Japanese counterparts in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #436, 437: Budweiser Beer (1978)

“Here comes The King. Here comes the big number one!” We’ll round off 1978 Week with a pair of spots for Budweiser. First up, Ed McMahon narrating a “100 years of tradition” commercial featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales. After that, you’ll … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #434, 435: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1978)

“It’s not whether you win or lose – it’s the beer you choose.” I really like these next two Schlitz Light spots. They feature James Coburn, being James Coburn. The man brings his own special drinking glass in a fancy … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #427, 428: Miller High Life Beer (1977)

“Time to head for the best-tasting beer you can find.” We cap-off 1977 Week with two spots from December ’77 for Miller High Life beer. First up, hard-working oil rig employees. After that, a trio of hard working ski slope … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #407, 408: Miller & Schlitz Beer (1972)

“If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the beer.” The weekend is here. Now comes Miller time. And Schlitz time. And guys herding animals and leaping off of sail boats. Watch the two spots below from October of 1972 for … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #395: Ted Danson For Michelob Beer (1979)

“Compare the taste to any beer you like.” It’s December 1979 again and which celebrity do we find in today’s commercial? Why, it’s a pre-Cheers Ted Danson in a spot for Michelob Light. Ted Danson hanging out in a bar. … Continue reading