70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)

Spooling the reels back to the top of the decade once again for a new batch of vintage spots. Let’s revel in the joys of Close-Up toothpaste, Ideal’s Mia & Kerry dolls (with Linda Blair), Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in The FBI, and John Cameron Swayze for Timex watches.

See you back here on Monday for more golden oldies.

CLOSE-UP TOOTHPASTE COMMERCIAL (1970)

Close-up toothpaste commercial featuring a surprise party. Spot aired October 1970.

IDEAL’S MIA & KERRY DOLLS COMMERCIAL (LINDA BLAIR, 1970)

Ideal Toys Mia, Kerry, Chrissy, and Velvet dolls commercial. Actors include Linda Blair and Elissa Leeds. Spot aired in 1970.

‘THE FBI’ TV SERIES PROMO (1971)

ABC promo for the ‘The FBI’ starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Spot aired January 1971.

TIMEX WATCH ‘SKIING’ COMMERCIAL (SWAYZE, 1971)

Timex watch commercial featuring a skiing test in Sun Valley, Idaho. The presenter is John Cameron Swayze. Spot aired March 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears’ TV Series, Aqua-Fresh, Nestle Toll House, All Detergent (1979)

More Close-Up: Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

More Ideal Toys: Daily 70s Spot #475: Ideal Toys: ‘Class A: Racing’ Model Cars (1971)

More of The FBI: Daily 70s Spot: ‘The FBI’ ABC promo (1972)

More Timex: 70s Spots: Timex Electric Watches (1970)

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