70s Spots (Holidays): Pepsi, ‘Little House,’ DeBeers, Sears (1978-79)

“Try not to open before Christmas…” A very merry Christmas to everyone celebrating the day! Here’s another batch of holiday-themed commercials. These originally aired in 1978 and ’79. Keep warm and cozy and enjoy! Pepsi ‘Disney Christmas’ Commercial (1979) Pepsi … Continue reading

70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)

“A big, strong flavor!” Hello and happy November. Here’s a new batch of old spots for your edification. We’ve got a cigarette-style Big Red chewing gum commercial and an Oh Henry! candy bar spot from 1975. The Oh Henry! ad … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

“America’s favorite family!” Hey, all! Here are the latest vintage commercials for your mid-week pleasure. ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo (1976) ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’/’Six Million Dollar Man’ Promo aired November 1976. ‘Starsky & Hutch’/’Most Wanted’ Promo … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ (Sigourney Weaver, 1977)

“Taste the Pepsi Way!” Here’s a pair of “Have a Pepsi Day!”-themed commercials that aired in mid-November of 1977. The first spot, featuring a Bicycle Marathon in what appears to be Central Park, may contain an early appearance by Sigourney … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘Pass It Along’ Campaign (1979)

“Coke adds…life!” A pair of spots today from Coca-Cola’s “Pass it along” ad campaign. Both commercials aired in March of 1979. The first features a variety of friendly folks passing along a bottle of coke. The second carries the same … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘#1’ (1973) & Pepsi ‘Feelin’ Free’ (1974)

“America’s #1 soft drink.” We’re going with a soda pop theme today. First, we have a Coca-Cola commercial from September 1973 featuring a fancy self-drinking bottle. Second, a spot for Pepsi from February 1974 featuring a charity car wash group. … Continue reading