Bernie Kopell as Ludwig von Calculatus (National Semiconductor commercial, 1976)

“Sold more handheld calculators…than anybody else in America.”

Handheld calculators! The Love Boat! Bob Hope! We’ve got a mighty mix for today’s vintage spots. First in the queue, The Love Boat‘s Bernie “Doc” Kopell for National Semiconductor calculators. The spot aired in September of 1976.

After that, take in a commercial starring Bob Hope for Texaco service stations. This one aired in early January ’76 and was produced in 1975.

Previously on 70s Spots: The New Chevrolets (1979)

More Bernie Kopell at Bionic Disco: Show Toppers: Mel Brooks’ ‘When Things Were Rotten’ (1975)
More Bob Hope at Bionic Disco: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Bob Hope Sings (1978)