Don’t say ‘beer,’ say ‘shark’!
(Colt 45 commercial, 1976)
“A completely unique experience.”
During Jaws‘ popularity explosion, Colt 45 produced this spot for their long-running series of commercials featuring comedian, Billy Van. The spot was produced in 1975 and this one aired in January of ’76. Don’t drink the water!?!
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“Impossible!”
Ruth Buzzi for Santa Anita, 1970
“Get wildly emotional nine times a day!”
Here’s a fun rarity for Santa Antia race track in Southern California. The spot features Ruth Buzzi portraying the frumpy Gladys Ormphby character she made famous on Laugh-In. Fellow Laugh-In cast member, Gary Owens, provides the narration.
The commercial aired in early 1971 and was produced in 1970.
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Look at that close shave!
“You know how close you can get?”
Here’s a Noxzema Medicated Shave commercial that shows neither a man nor anyone shaving. Still, they’re selling something here. I just can’t put my finger on it.
The spot aired in January of 1971 and was produced in 1970 (or earlier).
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Dump it! Dump it all!
(‘Halloween Safety,’ 1977)
“Don’t stop in the middle of the street for any reason.”
Happy Halloween Weekend, everyone! You may be ready for a wild bout of frantic trick or treating this Monday, but are you keeping safety in mind before you venture out?
When in doubt – throw it out!
Refresh yourselves with proper Halloween Safety procedures in this educational film from 1977. Remember, “Don’t take any chances – throw it away!”
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A bride’s head revisited.
“For the girl who is very Today.”
In the market for a nice 1970s wedding dress? Peruse the wares at Maryland’s Today shop for all the latest fashions. The commercial aired in May of 1972.
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‘Electronic ignition’!
(’73 Chrysler Newport commercial, 1972)
“A Chrysler more people can afford.”
Let’s stick with Chrysler again today, but fast-forward almost two years to October of 1972. Here we find the 1973 Chrysler Newport being presented as a long-standing tradition in engineering. Roll with it.
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