70s Spots: ‘Papillon’ (1973) & ‘Quintet’ (1979) TV Trailers

“The greatest adventure of escape ever filmed.” TV trailers spooling out now for a pair of seventies flicks. First, Franklin J. Schaffner’s Papillon starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. The promo aired in December of 1973. I saw Papillon in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sears Video Game System & Thrifty Drug Store (1979)

“Play up to 371 video games!” We’ve worked our way to the end of the decade this week – here’s two spots from November of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for the Sears Video Game System. This one looks like an … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sizzler & Sambo’s (1978)

“A price that won’t pinch your wallet.” Continuing with an eating theme and rolling into 1978 – here’s a spot for Sizzler featuring a crab claws and sirloin deal. Narration by Michael Bell. The commercial aired in February of ’78. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kraft Margarine & Hunt’s Tomato Paste (1977)

“That’s a lot of good eatin’!” Our theme today is eating in a ’77 style. To go along with that cobbled together idea we have a Kraft Miracle Margarine commercial from September of 1977. Directly after that, you can enjoy … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

“Maybe it’s the coffee you should be drinking.” 1976 time! Here’s a Sanka decaf coffee spot starring Robert Young of Marcus Welby, M.D. and Father Knows Best fame. He’s not a coffee drinker, but he plays one on TV. Or … Continue reading

70s Spots: Raid & Monroe Shocks ‘Indy 500’ (1975)

“The toughest Raid we’ve ever made.” Two spots from July of 1975 on display today. First, we have one for Raid bug spray. After that, Al Unser races the Indy 500 on Monroe Shocks. Raid Commercial (1975) Monroe Shocks ‘Indy … Continue reading