Handsome, debonair, and finicky – it’s Morris the Cat!
“Nutritious foods cats really like.”
Here’s world-renowned feline, Morris the Cat, for 9-Lives cat food. This classic 70s mascot is voiced by actor, John Irwin.
After the 9-Lives spot, we have the introduction of Purina’s human food, Bran Chex. Both commercials aired in May of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch’ & ‘Partridge Family’ Promos (1971)
Clash city rockin’ in ’77.
It’s Monday, so let’s peek at Cherry Stereo and see what’s going on in the world of Seventies music. Today, it’s a rare TV clip of The Clash performing “Complete Control” live in 1977. Look & listen!
Previously on Music for Monday: Sweet, ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’ (1978)
ABC fall promo for the greatest show of all-time…
“Remember us? We’re the Brady family.”
To start off the new week, I’ve got a couple of humdingers for you. ABC fall promos for The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family. Both spots aired in November of 1971. Please enjoy, good people. To my, admittedly warped-by-childhood taste, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Previously on 70s Spots: Muhammad Ali & Farrah Fawcett For Mercury (1974)
More Brady Bunch at Bionic Disco: Brady Bunch Moments: Peter Gets Fired (1973)
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Ali sights his free Mercury Monarch in the lot outside.
“We think it’s The Greatest.”
Another double-header today (the awesome spots are piling up high at ‘Disco HQ). First up, Lincoln-Mercury broke the bank and grabbed Muhammad Ali for a ’75 Monarch spot.
After that, it’s a pre-Charlie’s Angels Farrah Fawcett driving a Mercury Cougar and slipping into a bathing suit for a night swim. Both spots aired in November of 1974. It’s cool at the Sign of the Cat!
Previously on 70s Spots: Tonka Toys (1974)
Loading up the wagon with Tonka toys.
“The average Tonka family owns seven Tonka toys.”
Here’s a find! Tonka toys were a favorite of my much smaller self. They looked great and were built tough. I really adored those toys – especially my ’73 Winnebago.
The spot below aired in November of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Miller High Life & Aurora Model Racers (1970)
Al ‘Jumbo’ Hirt for Miller High Life (1970)
“The Champagne Of Beers!”
Two cool spots for you from September of 1970. First up, trumpet player & bandleader Al Hirt, for Miller High Life beer.
After that, Aurora model cars have some headlights installed for the Day and Night racing set.
Previously on 70s Spots: Sheraton Hotels (1973)