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Sheraton - Taste (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

Speidel - New Watch (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

Stanley - Super Doers (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

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Stroh Light - Bowler (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

Bowling and beer!

Strohs - Europe (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

True Value - Puzzle (1981) - 0:30 (USA)

United Way (1981) - 0:60 (USA)

Hubba Bubba Grape Flavor - Train Robbery (1981) :30 (USA)

"This juicy new grape flavor has gotta get through" No problem say the cowboys!

Reese's "You got peanut butter in my chocolate" (1981) :30 (USA)

When seen through today's lens it's difficult not to read this spot as being one big sexual innuendo.

Toyota Tercel - A car that pulls its own weight (and a little bit more) - (1981) :30 (USA)

When there's nothing but mud where the road used to be ... it's nice to have this gas-saving Toyota pulling for you. 

Atari - Dear Atari - 0:30 (USA) 1980's

Atari - Discover Atari - 0:30 (USA) 1981

Atari 2600 - Only Atari (1980's)

Imagic Demon Attack - Experts (CA classic) - 0:30 (USA)

Yikes, a demon

Imagic Atlantis (CA classic) - 0:30 (USA)

An alien tells all about a video game

Coleco - Adam - Homework (CA classic) - 0:30 (USA)

computer

Yardley: Where will your cologne be when you want it most? (1980) print (USA)

Yardley introduces the cologne that lasts like a perfume: Daylight Encounter.

Camel - Satisfaction, Camel Filters style - 1978 print USA

Some men taste it all. Rich warm flavor. Smooth even taste. Solid satisfaction.

Virginia Slims Lights - Crush Proof Purse Pack (1980) print (USA

Virginia Slims brags about their "new crush proof purse pack" and 9 mg tar.

TDK - Stevie Wonder "Most cassettes are afraid of me" (1980) print (USA)

A lot of cassette makers have probably considered asking Stevie's opinion about their performance.

Volvo 240 Turbo: A FEW CAR MAKERS WHO STILL BELIEVE IN REAR WHEEL DRIVE - print 1980

A FEW CAR MAKERS WHO STILL BELIEVE IN REAR-WHEEL DRIVE

Maybelline - Forbidden Fruits - Kissing Slick (1980) print, USA

"I'm not as innocent as I seem"
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Maryland Lupus Foundation - Folk Walk (1980) :30 (USA)

A folk walk! Join in on November 9.

Fedex - Pick up the phone - (1980) :10 (USA)

Robinson's Barley Water - Tennis (1980) :45 (UK)

Robinson's Barley Water , anything else just isn't tennis

Shredded Wheat - Hotel / Richard Kiel - (1980) :30 ( UK)

Richard Kiel as Jaws

Virginia Slims - Lights - in the crush proof box (1980) printad

Men have over 30 brands of low tar cigarettes. You have Virginia Slims Lights."

Ford Pickup Truck - See what a difference a Ford can make (1980) :30 (USA)

It's Ford Truck month! Come get a Ford!

Rite Aid - Bristol-Myers Refund offer (1980) :30 (USA)

Ride aid where prices are low and quality is high!
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Noxzema - Meredith Baxter Birney (1980) :30 (USA)

Meredith Baxter Birney explains that she doesn't wash with soap, instead she uses Noxzema, that won't dry her skin.

Disneyland's 25th Anniversary - Michael Jackson (1980) 4 (USA)

Yes, that's Michael Jackson breaking out in a song medley to promote Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

Alpo Dog Food - Lorne Greene - Meat protein in a dry meal (1980) :30 (USA)

Lorne Greene talks about dog food.

Mattel - Golden Dream Barbie (1980) :30 (USA)

See the Golden Dream Barbie

Theragran-M - Billie Jean King "My mom" (1980) :30 (USA)

"Because you can never do enough for yourself"

Parker Brothers - Nerf Football (1980) :30 (USA)

Nerf football - la la la

Canon AE-1 Winners pick a winner - 1980

John Newcombe understands what it takes to win.

Michaelson Motors - Save on Volvos (1980) :30 (USA)

Bill Schaefer's Nationwide AMC-Jeep-Renault - Come Early - (1980) :30 (USA)

"Come early and see all the 81 cars and jeeps"

Bill's Carpet Warehouse (1980) :30 (USA)

Bill's Carpet Warehouse (1980)

Bill Schaefer's Nationwide Datsun (1980) :30 (USA)

Bill Schaefer's Nationwide Datsun has a sale on! Get a cash rebate now, at York and Timonium Roads.

Bubblicious Bubble Gum - Space flight bubble (1980) :30 (USA)

Warner-Lambert

Will Rogers Institute - Have your kid immunized today (1980) :10 (USA)

"Some parents don't immunize their kids" - cue a chorus of kids singing "I've been immunized today"

Wrigley - Doublemint Chewing Gum / the single most favorite double in the world (1980) :30 (USA)

At the circus, in the park, watching the ventriloquist - the single most favorite double in the world is Doublemint gum. 

Big Red Cinnamon Chewing Gum - Kiss a little longer / Opera / Kissing booth (1980) :30 (USA)

"So kiss a little longer, sing a little longer, laugh a little longer...."  ​From the kissing booth to the opera, everyone chews big red.

Thomas' English Muffins - "Where are the Thomases'?" - (1980) :30 (USA)

"Where are the Thomases'?" "Hey, you're wrecking the joint!" "Where are the Thomases'?"

Columbia Pictures - It's My Turn trailer (1980) :30 (USA)

It's My Turn is a 1980 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas, and Charles Grodin. 

Dannon lowfat yogurt - Faye and Kaye Young / Identical twins (1980) :30 (USA)

Faye and Kaye Young

Heinz - HomeStyle Gravy (1980) :30 (USA)

Trust the old ladies and little cowboy kids, homestyle gravy is where it is at.

General Mills - Betty Crocker Snackin' Cake (1980) :30 (USA)

Hey! There's a snack inside my snacking cake!

Will Rogers Institute - Have your kid immunized today (1980) :30 (USA)

You should have your kid immunized today!

More - "I'm More Satisfied" (1980) printads

"I'm not easily satisfied with most things, but More gives me what I want"

I Love NY - "I live in X but I love NY" (1980) :60 (USA)

"I live in New Hampshire, but I love New York"
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Absolut Vodka - Absolut Perfection - print 1980 USA

The iconic ads for Absolute were created in 1980, with this ad being first out May 1980.

Paul Masson wine - Myth / Orson Welles - (1980) :30

This the ad those infamous drunk outtakes are from, which you can clearly hear in the terrible VO-dub job.

Belmont Park - At the Race Track - (1980) :60 (USA)

"Sony - "Now the difference is perfectly clear" (1980) printad (USA)

Showing off how clear, with Brian Rochford's clear pants.

Dristan Tablets - Relieves 12 symptoms (1980) :30 (USA)

six six twelve - if you have a cold these are numbers you should know.

PSA: Childhood immunization - Star wars (1980)

Star wars Listen to R2D2 and C3P0 - you should have your shots.

Paul Masson wine - Pinot Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, featuring Orson Welles - print, 1980

In 1978, Paul Masson's California wines hired actor-director Orson Welles to make a commercial for their "Emerald Dry" white table wine

California Milk Advisory Board - "Milk. One of your best food values" (1980) :10 (USA)

Milk is great for you.

Burger King Make it special - High School days (1980) :30 (USA)

"High school days come only once, have some good times by the bunch."

Burger King - Make it special for my girl (1980) :30 (USA)

It's "take your daughter to work" day, and dad made a jingle out of that - "Make it special for my girl!" the jingle goes, as
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Yuban - Pot ? - (1980) :30 (USA)

Clapper - Cap On ! Clap Off! - (1980s) (USA)

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