Moosie Drier chowing down.
(Nature Valley Granola Bars commercial, 1976)
“Snack…goes granola.”
Let’s make this week a healthy one – with new, Nature Valley Granola Bars. Or rather, new for 1976. Keep your eyes peeled for ’70s child actor Moosie Drier, probably best-known for The Bob Newhart Show, and later, Kids Incorporated. The spot aired in July of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’75 General Motors Compact Cars (1974)
Would you buy a car from a man with an indistinct face?
“There may never be a better time to move to a GM compact.”
On this lazy Sunday, we have another car commercial for you. Here we find General Motors showing off their line of upcoming compact vehicles for 1975; Chevrolet Nova, Pontiac Ventura, Oldsmobile Omega, and Buick Apollo. The spot aired on the last day of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy – ‘Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie’ (1974)
As American as apple pie.
(Chevy commercial, 1974)
“America – what do you love best?”
Here’s a real summertime in America treat for ya. It’s Chevy with their “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet” theme song. The commercial aired on the last day of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Florigold Grapefruit (1972)
Now you’ve seen everything.
“Florida’s finest. A discriminating grapefruit.”
Here’s a mildly funny spot for Florigold Grapefruit. A wealthy fruit seeker and her servants round-up the “finest” grapefruits in the grove. The commercial aired in May of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wonder Bread ‘Fresh Guys’ (1972)
Don’t you just wanna squeeze the heck outta these son-of-a-guns?
“One squeeze tells you why people call us The Fresh Guys.”
Time to grab a few 70s mascots by the package and squeeze for freshness! It’s all on display in this spot for Wonder Bread from May of 1972.
I enjoyed these commercials when I was a younger human being. Anything animated with fun, cartoon voices worked for me.
Previously on 70s Spots: Kawasaki Motorcycle ‘Good Times’ (1973)
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Let those good times roll!
(Kawasaki commercial, 1973)
“Kawasaki lets the good times roll.”
It’s Monday, and that means we’re ready to let those good times roll! Am I right?! Whether you agree, or you’re feeling like a spoilsport, you’ll likely enjoy this spot for Kawasaki motorcycles. The commercial aired in December of 1973. Ride on!
Previously on 70s Spots: Haggar Slacks Commercial (Mariette Hartley, 1973)