Saturday 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)

“RCA is making television better and better.” I now declare this weekend – 1976! To get the timewarp underway, here’s two commercials that aired in September ’76. First, a spot for RCA’s ColorTrak TVs starring Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Futura & Pinto (1978 & ’79)

“Join the Pinto family.” Ford Weekend continues today with two more vintage commercials. First up, we have a spot featuring some hot disco dancing and the “new” Ford Futura. After that, you’ll enjoy a family-oriented spot for everyone’s favorite, the … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.” Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Happy Mother’s Day! Let’s celebrate by knocking back two frosty, sports-oriented commercials for Miller Lite beer. First, we have a February, 1977 spot with Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deacon Jones (d. … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Johnson’s Shampoo & Lectric Shave (1976)

The weekend is here and that means it’s time to roll out the commercials. We’ll title today “Grooming Day” and present spots for Johnson’s Baby Shampoo and Lectric Shave. Both spots aired in February of 1976. I believe that’s Tim … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Susan Anton For Muriel Cigars (1976 & ’77)

“Where there’s Muriel smoke there’s fire.” Today we move from 1970s electronics to cigars. Cigars and Susan Anton. Because, apparently smoke was sexy. Now, stop all that coughing and enjoy! Firstly, a commercial featuring a lonely male in a late … Continue reading