70s Spots: RCA ColorTrak TV (Samantha Eggar, 1976)

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'My eyes are green, my hair is auburn, and my dress is vivid red...' (Samantha Eggar for RCA, 1976)

‘My eyes are green, my hair is auburn, and my dress is vivid red…’
(Samantha Eggar for RCA, 1976)

“RCA is making television better and better.”

Here’s actor, Samantha Eggar (Doctor Dolittle, The Molly Maguires) for RCA ColorTrak TV sets. The spot aired in December of 1976.

Fun fact, I was a dinner guest at Samantha Eggar’s place one holiday about 20 years back. She was very gracious and intelligent and a good time was had by all. Kate Mulgrew was there too and we all watched Bullets Over Broadway on TV. (I don’t think it was an RCA). But, enough of my yakkin’! Enjoy the commercial!

RCA ColorTrak TV Commercial, Samantha Eggar, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (1972)

70s Spots: Sanka Coffee (1972)

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97% caffeine free. Remember to add boiling water. (Sanka commercial, 1972)

97% caffeine free. Remember to add boiling water.
(Sanka commercial, 1972)

“If it’s going to be one of those days.”

This spot for Sanka decaffeinated coffee features a slice of hectic morning life. See if you don’t smile at the last line. I did.

The commercial aired in May of 1972.

Sanka Coffee Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Curad Bandage (1972)

70s Spots: Curad Bandage (1972)

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It's the Curad shower man!

It’s the Curad shower man!

“Ouchless”

Here’s a showering spokesperson for that other bandage, Curad. How long do you think this poor actor had to spend in the shower? How about that close-up bandage removal? Do we think it was truly “Ouchless”? These questions stream into my mind unbidden.

The spot aired in May of 1972.

Curad Bandage Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Gallo Pink Chablis Wine (1973)

70s Spots: Gallo Pink Chablis Wine (1973)

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Gallo wine party circa 1973 (sweater-vest optional).

Gallo wine party circa 1973 (sweater-vest optional).

“The Premium Wine from Gallo.”

Time for a Gallo wine party with “Premium” Pink Chablis. It’s ironic (and appropriate) that the color is off in this commercial and everything is tinged slightly pink. The spot aired in December of 1973.

Gallo Pink Chablis Wine Commercial, 1973

Previously on 70s Spots: Alberto V05 Hairdressing (1979)

70s Spots: Alberto V05 Hairdressing (1979)

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For hair as 'fabulous' as this 'star.' (Alberto V05 commercial, 1979)

For hair as ‘fabulous’ as this ‘star.’
(Alberto V05 commercial, 1979)

“Give your dull, dry hair the ‘Star Treatment’ – with Alberto V05.”

OK, all you wannabe movie stars – it’s time to apply some Alberto V05 to your freshly blow-dried hair. The spot below aired in November of 1979. You can feel the Eighties approaching in this one. It’s all so very Dynasty.

Alberto V05 Hairdressing Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Airwick Air Freshener (1972)

70s Spots: Airwick Air Freshener (1972)

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For nature lovers. Airwick commercial, 1972

For nature lovers.
Airwick commercial, 1972

“Like nature in a bottle.”

Airwick would like to bring the fresh scent of nature to your home – just raise the tab out of the bottle and enjoy. The spot aired in May of 1972. Floating bubble not included.

Airwick Air Freshener Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna (1979)