70s Commercials: Safeguard Soap, Rolaids, Harveys Bristol Cream, ‘Marcus Welby’ (1970-71)

“The perfect family soap.”

Rolling back to early in the decade – we’ve find four fresh spots. First up, it’s Franklin Cover, later of The Jeffersons, for Safeguard Soap. Following that, you’ll spy ancient-but-lovely ads for Rolaids, Harveys Bristol Cream (with Geoffrey Scott), and finally, a promo for Marcus Welby, M.D. (With Robert Young and James Brolin).

SAFEGUARD SOAP COMMERCIAL (1970)

Safeguard Soap commercial featuring actor Franklin Cover (‘The Jeffersons’) as the father. Spot aired May 1970. Apologies, there is some audio hiss that refused to be squelched.

ROLAIDS ‘BOWLING’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

Rolaids antacid commercial featuring Paul George of Oklahoma bowling. Spot aired Fall 1970.

HARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM SHERRY COMMERCIAL (1971)

Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry commercial featuring a party of socialites. Actors appear to include Geoffrey Scott. Spot aired circa 1971-72.

‘MARCUS WELBY, M.D.’ PROMO (1971)

ABC TV promo for ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ starring Robert Young and James Brolin with a cameo by Richard Thomas. Spot aired January 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Glad Bags, Aquafilter, Subaru, Close-Up (1972-75)

More Safeguard: Daily 70s Spot #472, 473: Safeguard & Sure (1976)

More Franklin Cover: 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

More Rolaids: Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

More Harveys Bristol Cream: Daily 70s Spot: Harveys Bristol Cream (1974)

More Marcus Welby, M.D.: 70s Spots: ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ ABC Promo (1972)

More Robert Young: 70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

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