I’ve got a fine set of early seventies spots for you today. Firstly, a humorous spot for Burger King featuring actor Dick O’Neill. Followed by commercials for Charms Big Pops (loved these and Charms Blow Pops as a kid), Chevy Nova (with narration by Casey Kasem), and Timex.
BURGER KING ‘WHOPPER’ COMMERCIAL (1970)
Burger King Whopper commercial featuring actor Dick O’Neill (‘Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,’ ‘Cagney & Lacey’) as ‘Eddie.’ Spot aired in 1970.
CHARMS BIG POP CANDY COMMERCIAL (1970)
Charms Big Pop lollipops commercial featuring ‘The International Charms Big Pop Duel’ in ‘Australia.’ Wild Cherry and Lemon flavors are featured. Spot aired in 1970.
’72 CHEVY NOVA ‘SEE THE USA’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
1972 model Chevrolet Nova commercial featuring a “See the U.S.A.” theme. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired December 1971.
TIMEX ‘ELECTRIC WATCH’ COMMERCIAL (1971)
Electric Timex watch commercial featuring on-the-street interviews. Narrator may be Ralph Bell. Spot aired March 1971.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, Wish-Bone Italian, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Garanimals (1976-79)
More Burger King: Saturday 70s Spot: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)
More Candy: 70s Spots: Big Red Gum & Oh Henry! (1975), Gatorade & Sucrets (1974)
More Chevy Nova: 70s Spots: Chevy Nova & Monza (1974)
More Timex: Daily 70s Ad: The Electric TIMEX (1972)