School Movies: ‘Halloween Safety’ (1977)

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Dump it! Dump it all! ('Halloween Safety,' 1977)

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!

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!”

Vintage Halloween Safety Film, 1977

Previously on School Movies: ‘Safety: In Danger Out Of Doors’ (1978)

70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Wedding Dresses (1972)

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A bride's head revisited.

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.

70s Fashion: Wedding Dresses Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: ’73 Chrysler Newport (1972)

70s Spots: ’73 Chrysler Newport (1972)

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'Electronic ignition'! ('73 Chrysler Newport commercial, 1972)

‘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.

’73 Chrysler Newport Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Chrysler Plymouth Cricket (1971)

70s Spots: Chrysler Plymouth Cricket (1971)

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The Chrysler Cricket really chirps! (Cricket commercial, 1971)

The Chrysler Cricket really chirps!
(Cricket commercial, 1971)

“Here comes Cricket! Coming through!”

Let’s jump right into a Chrysler Plymouth Cricket commercial that aired in January of 1971(produced in 1970). This little hopper is a steal at only $1,915!

Chrysler Plymouth Cricket Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Vintage 3M Copier (1971)

70s Spots: Vintage 3M Copier (1971)

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Yeah, it looks darn heavy. Must be high quality! (3M copier commercial, 1971)

Yeah, it looks darn heavy. Must be high quality!
(3M copier commercial, 1971)

“See and compare them all at your 3M business products center.”

Here’s an enjoyable one. Part live-action, part animation, this commercial for 3M copiers aired in January of 1971 (and was likely produced in 1970).

Vintage 3M Copier Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Nikon Camera ‘Puppies’ (1979)

70s Spots: Nikon Camera ‘Puppies’ (1979)

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Awwwww. (Nikon commercial, 1979)

Awwwww.
(Nikon commercial, 1979)

“It’s not just a camera. It’s a Nikon.”

When you need to capture the cuteness that is a box full of bounding puppies – the Nikon EM is the camera for you. According to the commercial below, that is, which aired in December of 1979.

Nikon Camera ‘Puppies’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Animated AMF Sports Equipment (Judy Graubart, 1979)