“The greatest space adventure ever filmed!”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re plopping down on the living room sofa and tuning into 1977 and ’78 for this installment of classic commercials. First up, an ABC promo for the premiere of Battlestar Galactica. Following that, you’ll find spots for Glad 2-Ply Trash Bags, the Mercury Zephyr Wagon, and Efferdent.

I was 12-years-old when Battlestar Galactica premiered and I eagerly watched and enjoyed. It was the closest thing we had to Star Wars on TV and I got hooked in. Anyone remember talking into spinning fan-blades to imitate the sound of a Cylon warrior? “By your command!”

‘BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’ SERIES PREMIERE PROMO (1978)

_{ABC promo for the TV movie ‘Lassie – The New Beginning’ and the three-hour debut of the original ‘Battlestar Galactica’ series. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired September 1978.}

GLAD 2-PLY TRASH BAGS COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Glad 2-Ply Trash Bags commercial featuring a jingle based on the song ‘Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit-Bag.’ The actor with the glasses is David Landsberg. Narration by Michael Bell. Spot aired September 1978.}

’78 MERCURY ZEPHYR WAGONS COMMERCIAL (1977)

^{1978 model Lincoln-Mercury Zephyr Wagons commercial with a comparison to Volaré and Aspen. Spot aired December 1977.}

EFFERDENT COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Extra-Strength Efferdent Denture Cleanser commercial featuring a demonstration and testimonial. Spot aired January 1977 (likely produced in ’76).}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Evel Knievel For AMF, Atari, Right Guard, Clorox (1975-76)

More Battlestar Galactica: Show Toppers: ‘Battlestar Galactica’ (1978)

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

More Mercury: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Catherine Deneuve For Mercury, Tin Can Alley, Admiral TVs, Miller (1977)

More Efferdent: Daily 70s Spot: Efferdent Denture Cleaner (1970)