Sunday 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaws & Coronet Paper Towels (1976)

“For the pro…and the man who wants to cut like one.” Greetings, lazy Sunday’ers! 1976 weekend continues with another set of commercials. This time from February of the year in question. First up, we have a somewhat humorous spot for … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spot: Old Milwaukee Beer ‘Football’ (1976)

“Tastes as great as its name.” Our Saturday 70s Spot hauls out a can of old beer. Old Milwaukee beer to be precise. Enjoy this football-themed commercial with a joke involving Hall-of-Fame’r, Red Grange. Spot aired in January of 1976. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)

“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Miller Lite ‘Famous Ex-Quarterbacks’ (1979)

“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.” Time to quaff our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Miller Lite beer commercial featuring ex-NFL quarterbacks; Norm Snead (Eagles, Giants), Charlie/Charley Johnson (Cardinals, Broncos) and Terry Hanratty (Steelers). Spot aired in September … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Walt Garrison For Skoal Tobacco (1975)

“The tobacco you don’t have to smoke to enjoy.” Time to take our Daily 70s Spot and pinch it between our teeth and gums. Here’s a Skoal Smokeless Tobacco commercial starring Walt Garrison of the Dallas Cowboys. Spot aired in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Haggar ‘Forever Prest’ Polyester Slacks (1971)

“Some people put their slacks through a lot of punishment.” Let’s slip on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Haggar slacks commercial featuring “Forever Prest” trousers and a swingin’ dance at the discotheque. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration … Continue reading