70s Spots: Radio Shack Tape Recorder & TRS-80 Computer (1978)

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“A real bargain for people on the go!”

Two spots for Radio Shack to get your weekend underway. First, we find pianist Peter Nero extolling the virtues of a somewhat pricey cassette tape recorder. The big draw here is the ability to record off the radio. Sounds cool to me. I would have found this appealing at age 11. The spot aired in October 1978.

Second, a fun commercial for Radio Shack’s TRS-80 computer. A steal at only 600 smackers! The spot aired December ’78.

Radio Shack Tape Recorder Commercial (Peter Nero, 1978)

Radio Shack TRS-80 Computer Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Brylcreem ‘Bounce’ & Schick Super Chromium (1971)

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