Here’s to a happy Funshine Friday. Today, we’re focused on 1972. The seventies commercials awaiting your eyeballs are Kraft Butter Mints (you can’t eat just one!), Hasbro’s Screwball puzzle-toy (with sports champs; Tom Seaver, Bob Griese, and Earl Monroe), Drano, and Vanquish pain reliever (with Judd Hirsch).
KRAFT BUTTER MINTS CANDY COMMERCIAL (1972)
Kraft Butter Mints candy commercial featuring a grandson and grandfather playing checkers. Narration by Ken Nordine. Spot aired December 1972.
SCREWBALL TOY COMMERCIAL (HASBRO, 1972)
Hasbro Screwball puzzle-toy commercial featuring Tom Seaver (New York Mets), Bob Griese (Miami Dolphins), and Earl Monroe (New York Knicks). Narration by Mel Allen. Spot aired in 1972 (best guess based on research).
DRANO ‘UNCLOGGER’ COMMERCIAL (1972)
Drano drain-opener commercial featuring a spokesperson amongst a plethora of pipes. Spot aired in 1972.
VANQUISH HEADACHE COMMERCIAL (JUDD HIRSCH, 1972)
Vanquish pain reliever commercial featuring actor Judd Hirsch (‘Taxi,’ ‘The Goldbergs’). Narrator sounds like William Shatner. Spot aired November 1972.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Curad Bandages, Liquid Gold, FTD Florists, Long Distance (1973)
More Kraft Candies: 70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)
More Hasbro Toys: 70s Spots: Ricochet Racers (1976), Cool Whip & More