Saturday 70s Spots: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)

“The video tank game with two-fisted controls!” Today our commercial theme will be 1970s electronics. First up, a spot for Radio Shack’s line of CB radios that aired in February of 1976. Following that, a very cool spot for Coleco’s … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: The New ’79 Chevrolets (1978)

“A fresh new slice of apple pie.” Howdy, lil’ fuel economists. Chevy weekend continues today with two commercials featuring the upcoming 1979 models. Both spots aired in October of 1978 and you can catch a look at the Caprice, Impala … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevrolet Caprice & Malibu (1977)

“See what’s new today – in a Chevrolet.” Welcome to Chevy weekend ’cause – why the heck not? Here’s two commercials that aired in November of 1977. The first spot is for the Caprice, the second, for the “New-Size” Malibu. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer & Tums (1976 & ’79)

Acid indigestion “Relief” weekend continues (and sadly, ends) today. This time around we have Rolaids competitors; Alka-Seltzer (1976) and Tums (1979). It sure as heck looks like Morgan Freeman in the back of the bowling team in the Alka-Seltzer spot. … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

“For heartburn? R.O.L.A.I.D.S.” Welcome to acid indigestion “Relief” weekend! I’ve got a hearty batch of antacid spots lined up and they should cure all that ails you. Let’s dive in with a trio of Rolaids spots featuring the famous “How … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)

“Tough enough to be a Timex.” This Sunday, I’ve got a pair of watch commercials for you. Digital watches, because they were the hottest and hippest 70s’ tech for your wrist! First up, famed sports journalist, Jim McKay for Timex … Continue reading