70s Spots: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Debut (1976) & ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ (1977)

“You’re invited to meet Laverne and Shirley…” I’ve got two pretty nifty ABC promos for you today. Firstly, from January 1976, a specially-produced spot for the debut of Laverne & Shirley featuring guest star, Fonzie. Second, a fun spot from … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mego Micronauts Toys & Kenner Girder & Panel Playset (1977)

“All have interchangable parts!” Let’s spill out the toys on the living room floor and get to playing. We’ll start with Mego’s Micronauts. After that, it’s Kenner’s Girder & Panel Bridge & Skyscraper Action Building Set. Whew, what a mouthful. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Green Giant & Pfeiffer Salad Dressing (1979)

“Up in the valley of the Jolly Green Giant…” We’re enjoying a vegetable-based meal today with Green Giant’s Niblet Ears corn on the cob. This commercial featuring the famed harvest mascot and The Little Green Sprout aired in March of … Continue reading

70s Spots: Red Lobster Restaurant & Kool-Aid (1977)

“Where America goes for seafood.” Eat, drink, and be merry in a 1977-style with our commercials today. First, a spot from November ’77 for Red Lobster restaurant. Second, one for Kool-Aid from April of ’77. Red Lobster Restaurant Commercial (1977) … Continue reading

70s Spots: Hartz Pet Collar & Raid Yard Guard (1971)

“The collar that conquers the flea.” As summertime approaches, our retro-thoughts turn to the influx of insects. Here now, are two related commercials from August of 1971. First up, a spot for the Hartz 90-Day Collar for dogs and cats. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Red Barn (Loni Anderson) & Church’s Fried Chicken (1977)

“We have fresh ideas at Red Barn!” Here’s a pair of restaurant-fast food commercials from the fall of 1977. In the first, WKRP in Cincinnati‘s Loni Anderson appears in mildly comedic spot from November of that year. After that, another … Continue reading