So hot, ya gotta keep ’em on ice.
(Lip Quenchers commercial, 1978)
“Wet your whistle.”
Here’s one for Chapstick’s Lip Quenchers lipstick. The commercial aired in April of 1978. Whistle along.
Previously on 70s Spots: Radio Shack ‘Bicycle Radios’ (1976)
Horn and reflector built right in. All you need is a thermos and your road trip is set!
(Radio Shack commercial, 1976)
“The perfect gift for pedal-pushers.”
Here’s actor, Paul Burke in one of his many Radio Shack spots. This one, from December of 1976, shows off a collection of fancy bicycle radios.
Previously on 70s Spots: Mercury Monarch ‘Mercedes Challenge’ (1975)
More Radio Shack at Bionic Disco: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)
Mercury beats Mercedes?
(Monarch commercial, 1975)
“41 out of 50 rated Monarch’s performance superior…”
Did you know that in a test of “handling and driving-comfort” Mercury Monarch beats a Mercedes? Well, now you do. The spot below aired in May of 1975.
Like me, you’ll recognize the actor in this commercial from various film and TV appearances. Unlike me, you may be able to name him. Feel free to let me know.
*Update: Astute reader, Michael Lane has identified the actor as Arthur Hill.
Previously on 70s Spots: Grecian Formula 16 (1975)
A bottle on the box.
(Grecian Formula 16 commercial, 1975)
“It’s as easy to use as water…”
The following product always makes me think of Ronald Reagan, who famously-claimed he didn’t use hair dye. Did he, perhaps, use Grecian Formula 16 instead?
The spot below aired in January of 1975 and was likely produced in 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: American Express ‘NYC’ (1974)
‘oh, oh, oh, you’re a native New Yorker…’
American Express commercial, 1974
“How many ways can you use your credit card?”
Greetings, and Happy Friday! Here’s a spot for American Express featuring testimonials from New Yorkers. The commercial aired in March of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hardee’s Steak Sandwich (1974)
But wait, there’s more…
Hardee’s commercial, 1974
“You get a real good feeling inside.”
Here’s a Hardee’s commercial where a two-for-the-price-of-one steak sandwich deal is on offer. The spot aired in April of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Persona Double II Razor (Buck Rogers, 1973)