70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)

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Good 'ol Rosey. Drinking beer and doing needlepoint. (Miller Lite commercial, 1976)

Good ‘ol Rosey. Drinking beer and doing needlepoint.
(Miller Lite commercial, 1976)

“When a man retires from football the worst thing he can do is let himself slow down…”

Time for a few cans of Miller Lite with football great Rosey Grier (and friends). Lest we forget, Grier was famous in the 70s for promoting needlepoint and guest-starring on a variety of TV shows such as Movin’ On and The Love Boat.

The commercial below aired in January of 1976 and was produced in 1975.

Miller Lite Commercial, Rosey Grier, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: IBM Selectric Typewriter (1976)

70s Spots: IBM Selectric Typewriter (1976)

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That thing has a mind of its own! (IBM Selectric typewriter commercial, 1976)

That thing has a mind of its own!
(IBM Selectric typewriter commercial, 1976)

“The typewriter that also erases.”

Ready for some mid-70s bleeding-edge technology? Behold the IBM Selectric typewriter! This beast erases mistakes without the need to remove paper or apply White-Out. Nifty.

The commercial aired in January of 1976 and was produced in 1975.

IBM Selectric Typewriter Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Renuzit Air Freshener (1974)

70s Spots: Renuzit Air Freshener (1974)

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'The boss is gonna be here and the house smells of fried fish...' (Renuzit commercial, 1974)

‘The boss is gonna be here and the house smells of fried fish…’
(Renuzit commercial, 1974)

“Takes the worry out of household odors instantly.”

Boss coming over for a make-or-break dinner and the house smells of fish? Better grab the “Wild Rose” Renuzit air freshener and spray freely.

The spot below aired in March of 1974.

Renuzit Air Freshener Commercial, 1974

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

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

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Robert Young eyes trouble on 'Marcus Welby, M.D.,' 1972

Robert Young eyes trouble on ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.,’ 1972

“We’re here to help people.”

Today, we have another ABC promo from November of 1972. This time, we find Robert Young and James Brolin starring in the long-running series (1969-76), Marcus Welby, M.D.. Dispense it below.

‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ Promo, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Temperatures Rising’ ABC Promo (1972)

70s Spots: ‘Temperatures Rising’ ABC Promo (1972)

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The 'hot' new comedy from ABC. ('Temperatures Rising,' 1972)

The ‘hot’ new comedy from ABC.
(‘Temperatures Rising,’ 1972)

“James Whitmore finds his temperature rising…”

Temperatures Rising ran on ABC from September 1972 to August 1974. The promo below aired not long after the sitcom’s debut in November of ’72.

The show was later retooled for 1973 (The New Temperatures Rising Show) and Paul Lynde took over as lead doc.

‘Temperatures Rising’ Promo, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Salvo Detergent (1970)

70s Spots: Salvo Detergent (1970)

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A clean shot has been fired. (Salvo commercial, 1970)

A clean shot has been fired.
(Salvo commercial, 1970)

“Mommy lets me drop them in the washing machine.”

Here’s a fun, anachronistic spot for Salvo detergent. I’m not sure if the actor here is portraying a nosy neighbor or mother-in-law, but I do know that she’s the bee’s knees. If you can identify her (I recognize her face from sitcoms of the era), please let me know in the comments.

The commercial aired in October of 1970.

Salvo Detergent Commercial, 1970

Previously on 70s Spots: Cascade ‘Spotless’ (1970)