“Protein 21 holds with body.”
Here’s Barbara Walters promoting Protein 21 hairspray while leading into a commercial break on NBC’s The Today Show. The spot aired in May of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: Cobbie Cuddlers Shoes (1979)
“Protein 21 holds with body.”
Here’s Barbara Walters promoting Protein 21 hairspray while leading into a commercial break on NBC’s The Today Show. The spot aired in May of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: Cobbie Cuddlers Shoes (1979)
“Shoes you can live in.”
Who remembers Cobbie Cuddlers shoes? I had completely forgotten until this spot jogged my memory. The commercial aired at the tail end of the Seventies, in November of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré & Arrow (1978)
“Meet the Plymouth Arrows for ’78.”
Two spots for Plymouth today. First up, William Christopher (M*A*S*H) and Richard Kline (Three’s Company) appear in a spot for Volaré. If you can identify the third actor, who looks familiar, but I just can’t place him, please let me know.
After that, a spot for the Plymouth Arrow featuring a jingle version of Harry Nilsson’s “Me and My Arrow.” Both commercials aired in April of 1978.
*Update: Bionic Disco YouTube viewer, deputay, has identified the third actor as Freeman King. Thank you!
Previously on 70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)
“Every shot this camera takes is a close-up portrait.”
It’s time to snap a few close-up pics with Polaroid’s massive Big Shot Land Camera. If you can lift it – you can take some very lovely portraits. The spot aired in December of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: English Leather Lime Cologne (1971)
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“They know I dig English Leather Lime so they pour it on.”
Afternoon, Seventies commercials fans. Today, I’ve got an English Leather Lime cologne spot for you. The commercial aired in December of 1971. Pour it on.
Previously on 70s Spots: Breyers Strawberry Yogurt (1978)
“Real yogurt. At its best.”
Here’s an all natural Breyers Strawberry Yogurt commercial for your breakfast or lunchtime pleasure. The spot aired in April of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Cup-A-Soup (1972)