“Nutritious foods cats really like.”

Incoming! – a batch of vintage commercials spanning the years 1971 to ’75. Our star is 9-Lives’ Morris the Cat. Following the ol’ feline mascot, you’ll take in spots for Eveready batteries, Beautyrest mattresses, and Brut 33 antiperspirant (with baseball great Frank Howard).

‘9-LIVES PRESENTS MORRIS’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{9-Lives Cat Food commercial featuring mascot Morris the Cat and Savory Stew & Choice Cuts ‘n Cheese flavors. Voices by John Erwin and Corinne Orr. Spot aired July 1975 (produced in ’74).}

EVEREADY BATTERY ‘THE TOP’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Eveready Alkaline Powercell Battery commercial featuring a mountain-climber. Narrator may be Scott Muni. Spot aired December 1974.}

BEAUTYREST ‘SAILING MATTRESS’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Simmons Beautyrest Mattress commercial featuring a sleeping couple floating on the ocean. Spot aired September 1972.}

BRUT 33 ANTIPERSPIRANT COMMERCIAL (FRANK HOWARD, 1971)

_{Fabergé Brut 33 Antiperspirant commercial featuring baseball player Frank Howard (Senators/Dodgers). Spot aired August 1971.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cap’n Crunch, All Detergent, Dawn, Salada Teas (1970-72)

More 9-Lives & Morris: 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)

More Eveready: 70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

More Beautyrest: 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

More Brut: 70s Spots: GE Radio (Sammy Davis Jr.) & Brut (Hank Aaron) (1973)