I trust everyone has had their fill of holiday-themed commercials? Today, we’re back to “normal” seventies spots and a focus on the year 1975. Take in 30-second time capsules for the AMC Pacer, NP-27 spray (with Yogi Berra), Tender Vittles cat food (with David Doyle), and Simmons Beautyrest mattress.
’76 AMC PACER COMMERCIAL (1975)
1976 model AMC Pacer commercial featuring a vehicle with removable luxury car parts. The actor with the mustache is James Manis (known for playing Aldo Cella). Narrator may be John Bartholomew Tucker. Spot aired November 1975.
YOGI BERRA FOR NP-27 FOOT SPRAY (1975)
NP-27 athlete’s foot spray, powder, liquid, and ointment commercial starring baseball great Yogi Berra (New York Yankees). Spot aired in 1975 (Best guess based on other NP-27 commercials).
TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (DAVID DOYLE, 1975)
Purina Tender Vittles cat food commercial featuring actor David Doyle (‘Charlie’s Angels’). Spot aired Spring 1975.
SIMMONS BEAUTYREST MATTRESS COMMERCIAL (1975)
Simmons Beautyrest mattress commercial featuring a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired November 1975.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)
More AMC Pacer: Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)
More NP-27: Daily 70s Spot: Mickey Mantle for NP27 Foot Spray (1975)
More Yogi Berra: 70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)
More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)
More David Doyle: Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)