Wisk in action
“Squwak! Ring around the collar!”
Grooming and cleaning are the order of the day. First, we have a 1971 spot for Wisk featuring the product’s famous “collar” tagline and a feisty parrot.
After that, a commercial for Gillette’s The Dry Look from January of 1971 (produced in 1970).
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘All My Children,’ ‘Ryan’s Hope,’ & ‘Operation Petticoat’ (1978)
Erica Kane all aglow
“Love in the afternoon…”
Going back 39 years to August of 1978, we have a few ABC TV promos on display. First up, a spot for daytime soaps Ryan’s Hope and All My Children. You’ll find Susan Lucci as Erica Kane in this one.
Next, a spot for the Operation Petticoat TV series starring John Astin and a young Jamie Lee Curtis.
Previously on 70s Spots: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Colonel Talks’ (1971)
Not Rob Lowe
“We’ve got another whole generation of chicken-eaters coming up…”
Continuing our chicken theme, we have two commercials for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Both spots aired on New Year’s Day 1971 (and were therefore produced in 1970).
The first spot has the Colonel chatting about children and leading them on an expedition. The second spot features a special date night with a daughter’s new boyfriend.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wesson Oil & Van Camp’s Pork & Beans (1972 & ’74)
‘The world’s greatest chicken fixa!’
“Cooks as light as it looks.”
Early Seventies Commercials now for Wesson and Van Camp’s. First up, a spot from 1972 featuring a singing mother for Wesson pure vegetable cooking oil. A few year’s later, Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) would become spokesperson for Wesson – taking up the mantel of blonde-haired, singing mom.
The second spot is for Van Camp’s Pork and Beans and aired in early February of 1974 (probably produced in ’73). Have a splendid Friday!
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Road Runner & Ford LTD (1971)
‘Meep! Meep!’
“Coming through!”
Warner Brother’s Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner appear in this spot for the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. The commercial aired on New Year’s Day ’71 and was produced in 1970.
After that, we have a classical music-themed commercial for the Ford LTD from November of ’71. Former San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster, Stuart Canin stars in this one.
Previously on 70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Carnation Breakfast (1972)
A romantic cup of Lipton Tea
“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’ve gotta have a cup of tea!”
Our commercials today come in drinkable form. First, a 1972 spot from Lipton Tea featuring an attention-grabbing kettle whistle.
Second, a spot from October ’72 showing off Carnation’s protein-packed Special Morning Instant Breakfast.
Previously on 70s Spots: Sears ‘Candy’ & ‘Spectacular’ (1977)