Saturday 70s Spot: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)

“We’re America’s Burger King.” Here’s your 70s spot for Saturday. Attempting to hold onto the Bicentennial fervor of the previous summer, Burger King holds a “Thank you, America” sweepstakes contest. Actor-singer Irene Cara makes a brief appearance. Don’t blink! The … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Pizza Hut (’76 & ’78)

“It’s like pizza- on top of pizza!” Yesterday we indulged in the beer – now, here’s the pizza. Two spots for Pizza Hut to be precise. In the first commercial (aired in Jan.’76, produced in ’74) we have a family … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Sure is good to have around.” Kid’s fashion circa ’75; bucket hat, football jersey and jacket with racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #14: McDonald’s ‘Sure Is Good’ originally appeared in the February 20, 1975 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Heinz French Fries (1978)

“Get the fries with the extra step.” Well, that’s gonna do it for our Daily 70s Spots for now. Today I’m laying spot #365 on you. Don’t fret though. There will still be plenty of vintage 1970s commercials here at … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: McDonald’s ‘Family Reunion’ (1978)

“Win a family reunion.” Here’s our Daily 70s Spot for Saturday. A McDonald’s restaurant commercial featuring a family reunion giveaway contest in association with United Airlines. Spot aired in July of 1978. It’s all so heartwarming and there isn’t a … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Long John Silver’s ‘Wednesday Shrimp Sale’ (1978)

“That’s right, mateys!” Let’s chow down on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Long John Silver’s commercial featuring the “Wednesday Shrimp Sale.” There’s some fine acting in this one. Enjoy! Spot aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #274: Long John … Continue reading