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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Alberto V05 Hairdressing (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Airwick Air Freshener (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna (1979)
Sorry, Charlie, this ain’t your brand.
(Bumble Bee Tuna commercial, 1979)
“It’s so good you can eat it plain.”
Happy Monday! Let’s dive into a new week where we’ll feature a daily batch of Seventies commercials from a variety of years.
We’ll get started with one for Bumble Bee Tuna. The spot below aired in November of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Barbara Walters For Protein 21 Hairspray (1972)
It’s Ba Ba Wa Wa!
“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)
‘How many pairs of shoes do you own?’
(Cobbie Cuddlers commercial, 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)