“The Electronic Wizard!”

2018 is coming to a close and what better way to wrap up the year than to take in some vintage Seventies commercials. This batch features Parker Brothers electronic Merlin game from 1978. I had one of these and enjoyed playing it for a short while. There was only so much fun to be had from a series of flashing red lights though.

Other spots on-tap today include one of those dreamy animated Levi’s spots, the new ’77 Chevy Camaro, and one for Ramada Inn.

’77 Camaro Commercial (1976)

’77 Camaro aired November 1976.

Classic Animated Levi’s Commercial (1977)

Animated Levi’s with narration by Ken Nordine aired September 1977.

Merlin Electronic Game Commercial (1978)

Parker Brothers’ Merlin game with narration by (I believe) Paul Frees aired November 1978.

Ramada Inn Hotel Commercial (1979)

Ramada Inn aired November 1979.

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

More Chevy Camaro: 70s Spots: ’79 Chevy Camaro & AMC Concord (1978)

More Levi’s: 70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)

More Parker Brothers: Daily 70s Ad: Parker Brothers Code Name: Sector Electronic Board Game (1978)