Drama! Beauty! Felt-Tip Markers!
“Now in dramatic colors.”
Here we have two Flair pens spots playing on a “dramatic” secret agent theme. The first commercial, featuring a prison spy mission, aired in October of 1971.
The second spot features a palace and a princess and it graced the airwaves in November 1971. Click it.
Previously on 70s Spots: Clairol (Cheryl Tiegs) & Eveready (Robert Conrad) (1978)
Seventies supermodel Cheryl Tiegs for Clairol, 1977.
“Why not change the things you can?”
Here’s another pair of classic celebrity spots. First, Cheryl Tiegs for Clairol Clairesse hair color. The commercial aired in January of 1978 and was produced in 1977. And yes, I had a crush on her as a younger human being.
Second, tough guy Robert Conrad (Black Sheep Squadron) for Eveready batteries. I dare you to knock it off. I dare you! The spot aired in October ’78.
Previously on 70s Spots: Panasonic TVs & Sony Cassette-Corder (1971)
Winner! Bionic Disco’s ‘Coolest TV Set’ award, 1971.
“More exciting ways to watch TV than anyone else in the world.”
Early 70s electronics on the viewer today. First, a supersonic Panasonic spot featuring a silver-suited spaceman and a variety of cool TV devices. Get a look at these TV-tape decks and miniature televisions. They’re future-forward! The commercial aired in November of 1971.
After that, one for the Sony “Cassette-Corder” tape recorder that aired in October ’71.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hungry Jack (Vernee Watson) & Glade (Doris Roberts) (1975)
1975 was a tasty year for Vernee Watson.
“Big-tasting biscuits!”
Another pair of celebrity sightings are on offer today. First, you’ll find Vernee Watson (Welcome Back, Kotter, Carter Country) in a 1975 Hungry Jack biscuits spot.
Second, Doris Roberts (Angie, Everybody Loves Raymond) appears in a funny little spot for Glade air freshener from July of ’75.
Previously on 70s Spots: Robert Blake For STP (1977)
More Doris Roberts at Bionic Disco: Show Toppers: ‘Angie’ (1979-’80)
Mickey Blake from the ‘Our Gang’ comedies – all growed up and driving a cool 70s van.
“I take good care of my wheels on account of I’m cheap.”
Sometimes I have second thoughts about posting old commercials starring folks that turn out to be not-so-perfect human beings. But, the pop history is worth remembering – so on with the show.
Here’s two STP gas treatment spots starring Robert Blake of Baretta fame. The gas station spot aired in November of 1977. The motocross clip in September ’77. And you can take dat to da bank.
Previously on 70s Spots: Carnation Instant Breakfast & Coffee Mate (Agnes Moorehead, 1970)
More Robert Blake at Bionic Disco: ‘People’ Magazine (Robert Blake, 1977)
Funny, Darwood never asks for a second cup…
“Try it in a cup. You’ll never give it up.”
A pair of Carnation commercials from May of 1970 lined up today. First, we find Agnes Moorehead (Bewitched) backstage with her Coffee Mate.
Second, good ol’ Dave Madden (The Partridge Family) narrates a Carnation Instant Breakfast spot. Tear into it, dahlings!
Previously on 70s Spots: Swiss Miss & Post Raisin Bran (1978)