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)
Bow to the greatness of Mae Questel!
“A new combination of softness and strength.”
A pair of commercials from February of 1974 now. First, one for Scott Towels starring the great Mae Questel, who voiced Betty Boop and Olive Oyl.
Second, a spot for Elmer’s School Glue featuring a “Den Mother” and a rowdy group of young’ns.
Previously on 70s Spots: Tastee-Freez & Spires Restaurant (1979)
Party time!
“It’s more than a meal, it’s a treat.”
Eat all you can today with two delectable spots. First, we have a Big T Family Restaurant commercial featuring Tastee-Freez desserts. The spot aired in July of 1979.
After that, a California commercial for Spires Family Restaurants from November of ’79. Go on, go for seconds!
Previously on 70s Spots: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ (Chuck McCann, 1972)
Yep, it’s Chuck McCann in another 1970s commercial
“Hi, guy!”
Two Right Guard Natural Scent spots for the beginning of May. First up, Chuck McCann brings the humor in the long-running “Hi, guy!” series of commercials. This one aired in December of 1972.
After that, a more serious, manly man spot (possibly starring Michael Storm) from October ’72.
Previously on 70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)
More Chuck McCann at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Palmolive Rapid Shave (Chuck McCann, 1970)
Maybe you didn’t specifically ask for it, but you got it anyway
“You asked for it, you got it!”
Two spots now from Toyota’s famous (infamous?) “You asked for it, you got it” series. Both commercials aired in early September of 1978. Don’t get that jingle stuck in your head!
Previously on 70s Spots: Pepsi Light & Schlitz ‘Clambake’ (1976)
When you’ve got lemons…
“Lemony taste in. Half the calories out.”
Raise your hand if you remember Pepsi Light! Well, I sure do.
Here’s a spot for the soft drink from January 1976 (produced in 1975). While researching this a bit I was unable to come up with much other than the product was made for markets outside of the US. However, this commercial (and my own memories) attest that the drink was available in the US in the 1970s – at least for a while.
After the Pepsi Light spot, gulp down a Schlitz beer commercial featuring a beach clambake with a snarky jokester. This one aired in December of ’76.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wilkinson Razor Blades (1971)