70s Spots: Charlie The Tuna, Morris The Cat & More

Mascot Alert! There’s two fine examples of seventies media mascots on display in the latest batch of commercials; Charlie the Tuna and Morris the Cat.

And a reminder, there’s almost two thousand 70s spots to be found on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel. Don’t be afraid to use the search function on my channel and explore around for your favorite memories.

Star-Kist Tuna ‘Sorry, Charlie!” Commercial (1976)

Star-Kist commercial aired March 1976. Charlie voiced by Herschel Bernardi. Narration by Danny Dark.

‘9-Lives Presents Morris’ Commercial (1977)

9-Lives commercial aired August 1977. Morris voiced by John Erwin.

Buick Opel Car Commercial (1978)

Buick Opel commercial aired November 1978.

Polaroid OneStep Commercial (Garner-Hartley, 1979)

Polaroid OneStep commercial featuring James Garner & Mariette Hartley aired April 1979.

*Funny note about the above Polaroid spot: After watching it multiple times I realized you never see a two-shot of Garner and Hartley. I think they may have been shot separately for this one. Clever!

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Dancin’,’ Rose Marie For Pledge & More

More Star-Kist: Funshine Friday: Star-Kist Tuna, ‘Sorry, Charlie’ (1975)

More 9-Lives: 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)

More Buick Opel: Daily 70s Spot: Buick Opel 1900s (1970)

More Polaroid: 70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)

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