Hello, ‘Disco Dwellers. I hope your Thanksgiving was a delight. Did you catch the first episode of Get Back? For a Beatles nut like myself it was mind-blowingly good. Today, in seventies commercialville, we’ve got a quartet of spots from 1974. Hit the clickers below for L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose, Birds Eye Orange Plus (with Jimmy McNichol), the AMC Gremlin, and Prudential (with Steve Franken).
L’EGGS ‘SHEER ENERGY’ PANTYHOSE COMMERCIAL (1974)
L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose commercial featuring women working and dancing. Spot aired March 1974.
BIRDS EYE ORANGE PLUS COMMERCIAL (JIMMY MCNICHOL, 1974)
Birds Eye Orange Plus frozen concentrate for imitation orange juice commercial featuring a young Jimmy McNichol (as the son at the end). Spot aired March 1974.
AMC GREMLIN ‘GOOD DEALERS’ COMMERCIAL (1974)
American Motors Corporation commercial featuring the Gremlin, Mr. Bob Griffiths, and a focus on AMC dealerships. Spot aired March 1974.
PRUDENTIAL ‘PIECE OF THE ROCK’ COMMERCIAL (1974)
Prudential Insurance commercial featuring a famous jingle. The main actor (with the clipboard) is Steve Franken. Spot aired November 1974.
Previously on 70s Commercials: (Thanksgiving): Reynolds Wrap, Armour Turkey, Carvel Ice Cream Cakes, Kenmore Microwave (1972, 1978)
More L’eggs: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)
More Jimmy McNichol: 70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)
More AMC: Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)