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70s Commercials: Safeguard Soap, Rolaids, Harveys Bristol Cream, ‘Marcus Welby’ (1970-71)

Posted on July 16, 2023 by David Moore

“The perfect family soap.”

Rolling back to early in the decade – we’ve find four fresh spots. First up, it’s Franklin Cover, later of The Jeffersons, for Safeguard Soap. Following that, you’ll spy ancient-but-lovely ads for Rolaids, Harveys Bristol Cream (with Geoffrey Scott), and finally, a promo for Marcus Welby, M.D. (With Robert Young and James Brolin).

SAFEGUARD SOAP COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Safeguard Soap commercial featuring actor Franklin Cover (‘The Jeffersons’) as the father. Spot aired May 1970. Apologies, there is some audio hiss that refused to be squelched.}

ROLAIDS ‘BOWLING’ COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Rolaids antacid commercial featuring Paul George of Oklahoma bowling. Spot aired Fall 1970.}

HARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM SHERRY COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry commercial featuring a party of socialites. Actors appear to include Geoffrey Scott. Spot aired circa 1971-72.}

‘MARCUS WELBY, M.D.’ PROMO (1971)

_{ABC TV promo for ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ starring Robert Young and James Brolin with a cameo by Richard Thomas. Spot aired January 1971.}

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

More Safeguard: Daily 70s Spot #472, 473: Safeguard & Sure (1976)

More Franklin Cover: 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

More Rolaids: Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

More Harveys Bristol Cream: Daily 70s Spot: Harveys Bristol Cream (1974)

More Marcus Welby, M.D.: 70s Spots: ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ ABC Promo (1972)

More Robert Young: 70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (Robert Young) & Kawasaki Motorcycles (1976)

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

Posted on July 15, 2023 by David Moore

“Don’t get MAD – get GLAD!”

Seeing as it’s mid-July, it’s high time I got some vintage commercials posted. Here’s an eclectic batch spanning 1972 to ’75. You’ll gasp in awe at Glad Sandwich Bags (with an early appearance by future Academy Award nominee James Cromwell), Aquafilter, the ’74 Subaru (with Edward Winter), and Close-Up Toothpaste.

GLAD SANDWICH BAGS COMMERCIAL (JAMES CROMWELL, 1975)

_{Glad Large Sandwich Bags commercial featuring a cameo by actor James Cromwell. Spot aired June 1975.}

AQUAFILTER ‘QUIT SMOKING’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Aquafilter commercial featuring a nifty animation. Spot aired March 1974.}

’74 SUBARU CAR COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{1974 model Subaru car commercial starring actor Edward Winter (‘M.A.S.H.’). Spot aired November 1973.}

CLOSE-UP TOOTHPASTE SONG COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Close-Up Regular and Mint toothpaste commercial featuring a young couple and a romantic song. Spot aired May 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Swift Sausage, Spain Tourism, Borateem, Gaines Burgers (1976-77)

More Subaru: 70s Spots: ’74 Subaru, Snoopy’s Doghouse & More

More Close-Up: Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

70s Commercials: Swift Sausage, Spain Tourism, Borateem, Gaines Burgers (1976-77)

Posted on June 28, 2023 by David Moore

“More meat to eat.”

Get your minds out of the darn gutter and enjoy a vintage commercial starring Brownie, the animated Swift Sausage mascot. There’s nothing creepy or weird going on here at all…probably.

Along with Brownie, you’ll find spots for traveling to Spain, using Borateem Plus, and serving Gaines Burgers to your pup. Rod Perry of S.W.A.T. fame appears in the latter. Have fun.

SWIFT SAUSAGE ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Animated/live-action Swift Premium Brown ‘N Serve Sausage commercial featuring Brownie the mascot. Spot aired December 1976.}

SPAIN TOURISM SONG COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Spanish National Tourist Office commercial promoting travel to Spain with a groovy song. Spot aired Spring 1976.}

BORATEEM PLUS ANIMATED COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Borateem Plus bleach substitute commercial featuring an animated shirt. Spot aired April 1977.}

GAINES BURGERS ‘AIRPORT’ COMMERCIAL (1977)

_{Gaines Burgers dog food commercial featuring actor Rod Perry (‘S.W.A.T.’). Spot aired September 1977.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

More Swift Sausage: 70s Commercials: Rival Crock Pot, Swift Sausage, Di-Gel, Peace Corps. (1975)

More Gaines Burgers: 70s Commercials: Smack It! Board Game, Gaines-Burgers, Revlon Flex, Nestle Hot Cocoa (1975-78)

70s Commercials: KitKat Candy, Bell System ‘Feelings,’ Trident Mints, Pepto-Bismol (1978)

Posted on June 27, 2023 by David Moore

“Chocolatey, crispy, KitKat!”

It’s 1978 on-tap and I’ve got four commercials from the year (or thereabouts). Firstly, it’s Phil Leeds in a spot for KitKat. Following that, you’ll find vintage views for the Bell System (“Feelings!”), Trident Mints, and Pepto-Bismol (with Billy Martin, Lou Jacobi, and George Steinbrenner). Bite into ’em.

KITKAT CANDY COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{KitKat candy commercial featuring two lions and actor Phil Leeds (as the paper-hanger). Spot aired February 1978.}

BELL SYSTEM ‘FEELINGS’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Bell System Telephone commercial featuring the song ‘Feelings’ and Peggy McCann from Ridley Park, PA. Spot aired October 1978.}

TRIDENT SUGARLESS MINTS COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Trident Sugarless Mints commercial featuring singing youths in sweaters. Spot aired in 1978.}

PEPTO-BISMOL COMMERCIAL (BILLY MARTIN, LATE 1970S)

_{Pepto-Bismol commercial featuring Billy Martin (NY Yankees), George Steinbrenner, and actor Lou Jacobi (as the waiter). Spot aired in the late 1970s.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Maxwell House, Arby’s, ‘Love My Carpet,’ Buick Century (1979)

More Candy: 70s Spots: Franco-American (1974), Milky Way (1975) & More

More Bell System: 70s Spots: Bell System (Dolph Sweet, 1976 & Animated ’79)

More Trident: 70s Spots: Almond Joy & Mounds (1977) & Trident Mints (1978)

More Pepto-Bismol: 70s Commercials: Colgate, Chrysler LeBaron,’Coke Adds Life!,’ Pepto-Bismol (1977-78)

70s Commercials: Maxwell House, Arby’s, ‘Love My Carpet,’ Buick Century (1979)

Posted on May 31, 2023 by David Moore

“Maxwell House is coffee you can count on. Maxwell House…good to the last drop.”

1979, a year so fine. A year chock full o’ vintage commercials. And here’s four you’ll enjoy; Maxwell House and the “Good To The Last Drop” campaign, Arby’s (with Joe Frazier), “Love My Carpet,” and the 1980 Buick Century. They’re freshly brewed, so sip ’em while they’re hot.

MAXWELL HOUSE ‘GOOD TO THE LAST DROP’ SONG COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Maxwell House instant coffee commercial featuring a famous jingle. Actors include Joe Regalbuto. Spot aired May 1979 (produced in ’78).}

ARBY’S ‘EATING SUPER’ COMMERCIAL (JOE FRAZIER, 1979)

_{Arby’s restaurant commercial featuring boxing champ Joe Frazier. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired October 1979.}

‘LOVE MY CARPET’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{‘Love My Carpet.’ rug and room deodorizer commercial featuring animated odors and a sing-a-long song. Spot aired December 1979.}

’80 BUICK CENTURY ‘LITTLE LIMOUSINE’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{1980 model Buick Century Sedan car commercial featuring a family leaving an event. Spot aired September 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Honda Civic, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, ‘Barbara Walters Special,’ West Bend Slo Cooker (1977-78)

More Maxwell House: 70s Commercials: Maxwell House With Vivian Vance, Hush Puppies, Great Gassers, Goodyear (1973-76)

More Arby’s: 70s Spots: Arby’s Restaurant (1977)

More Buick: Daily 70s Ad: Buick Skylark 350 (1972)

70s Commercials: Honda Civic, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, ‘Barbara Walters Special,’ West Bend Slo Cooker (1977-78)

Posted on May 29, 2023 by David Moore

“Honda – We make it simple.”

Today, it’s all about 1977 and ’78. Here’s the line-up; Honda Civic (with a VO by Burgess Meredith), Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal, The Barbara Walters Special (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Redd Foxx), and the West Bend Slo Cooker. Dig in.

HONDA CIVIC COMMERCIAL (1978)