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On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne for the Marathon candy bar. Following that, we have an nifty animated spot for American Airlines, some Aurora AFX race cars, and Vernee Watson in a commercial for IBM typewriters.
MARATHON CANDY BAR COMMERCIAL (1973)
Marathon candy bar commercial featuring Quick Carl and actor Patrick Wayne as Marathon John. Narration by Dan Ingram. Spot aired in 1973.
ANIMATED AMERICAN AIRLINES COMMERCIAL (1971)
American Airlines commercial featuring animated airplanes. Spot aired January 1971 (produced in 1970).
AURORA AFX ‘MANZA SPIDER’ RACE CAR SET COMMERCIAL (1972)
Aurora toy race car commercial featuring the AFX Manza Spider set. Spot aired November 1972.
IBM TYPEWRITER ‘SECRETARY’ COMMERCIAL (1978)
IBM electronic typewriter commercial featuring an assortment of secretaries. The secretary in the red shirt is actor Vernee Watson (‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ ‘Capt. Caveman’). Spot aired November 1978.
Previously on Buried Treasures: Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)
More Marathon Candy: 70s Spots: Marathon Candy Bar (1974 & ’75)
More American Airlines: Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)
More Aurora: Daily 70s Spot: Aurora ‘Red Dunes – Sand Vans’ Model Race Cars (1972)