Game on!
“Inside – a tiny, thinking computer plays like a team of pros.”
Back in March, I posted a spot for Mattel Electronics Football handheld. Here now, are two more spots in the Mattel Electronics line-up; Basketball and Baseball. The Basketball spot aired in December of 1978, the Baseball spot in July of ’79.
Previously on 70s Spots: Total & Spoon Size Shredded Wheat Cereal (1974)
The Total package
“Only Total gives you both.”
Breakfast cereal time with two spots that aired in February of 1974. First, Total hauls out the trailer truck. Second, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat rolls out the whole grain.
Previously on 70s Spots: Cadillac De Ville & Chevy Monte Carlo (1976)
‘The next generation of a luxury car…’
“How do you improve a Cadillac?”
To help get you through your mid-week drive-time we have a pair of vehicle spots from 1976. Firstly, a commercial for the ’77 Cadillac Sedan de Ville from October ’76.
Second, a spot from June ’76 for the Chevy Monte Carlo. Filmed, incidentally, in and around the Sheraton-Universal hotel next to Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles.
Previously on 70s Spots: Flair Pens & Cricket Lighter (Animated, 1972)
Fist full o’ felt
“12 Super Human Colors.”
A pair of animated commercials from October of 1972 now. First, Flair pens shows off their felt tips. After that, Cricket lighter introduces their animated mascot.
Previously on 70s Spots: Fashion Time – Kmart Boys’ Wear & Levi’s Sportswear (1979)
Generic sneakers and beige flares – Kmart boys’ fashion, 1979
“Kmart is your savings store…”
Let’s get fashion forward! Here’s two commercials from 1979. First, we have a boys’ wear spot from Kmart from August ’79. Second, a spot for Levi’s Sportswear from November. Watch out for those bouncy lapels.
Previously on 70s Spots: Radio Shack Catalog & CBs (1977)
The Realistic way to shop
“Only at Radio Shack. A Tandy company!”
Traveling back to 1977 today for two Radio Shack spots. First, a spot from October ’77 opens the Realistic catalog where we find hi-fi systems, tape recorders, hobby kits, and more.
Second, a November ’77 commercial for Realistic CB radios. Your host and narrator for these spots is actor Paul Burke.
Previously on 70s Spots: Scott Towels (Mae Questel) & Elmer’s Glue (1974)