70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Cup-A-Soup (1972)

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Putting on the kettle and brewing up some ice tea. How quaint! (Lipton commercial, 1972)

Putting on the kettle and brewing up some ice tea. How quaint!
(Lipton commercial, 1972)

“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’re gonna have some great iced tea!”

Happy Summer Monday all! Let’s start the week off with a pair of Lipton spots. First, the kettle whistle blows and it’s time to drop what you’re doing and start chilling up a glass of iced tea.

Second, a faux cooking show (a Galloping Gourmet take-off perhaps?) with a Cup-a-Soup presentation. “Beef-Flavor Noodle” anyone? Both commercials aired in May of 1972.

Lipton Iced Tea Commercial, 1972

Lipton Cup-A-Soup Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: S’Kinneys Sandals (1972)

70s Spots: S’Kinneys Sandals (1972)

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'Kinney's got the shoes.' (Kinney sandals commercial, 1972)

‘Kinney’s got the shoes.’
(Kinney sandals commercial, 1972)

“It’s the skinny look this summer.”

It’s summertime, and Kinney Shoes has got a line of fashionable skinny sandals just right for you – and 1972. The spot below aired in May of 1972.

70s Fashion: S’Kinneys Sandals Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Carling Black Label Beer (Darren McGavin, 1971)

70s Spots: Carling Black Label Beer (Darren McGavin, 1971)

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Darren McGavin enjoys a camp-out and a few beers before taking on the role of 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker.'

Darren McGavin enjoys a camp-out and a few beers before taking on the role of ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker.’

“Welcome to the world of fine Black Label beer!”

Happy Friday! Here’s Darren McGavin for Carling Black Label beer. The spot aired in December of 1971.

Carling Black Label Beer Commercial, Darren McGavin, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Catherine Deneuve For Chanel No.5 (1971)

More Darren McGavin at Bionic Disco: ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ (1974)

70s Spots: Catherine Deneuve For Chanel No.5 (1971)

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Catherine Deneuve lying down on the job. (Chanel commercial, 1971)

Catherine Deneuve lying down on the job.
(Chanel commercial, 1971)

“You don’t have to ask for it. He knows what you want – Chanel.”

Let’s class this joint up a bit. Here’s French actor, Catherine Deneuve selling folks on Chanel No. 5. The spot aired in December of 1971.

Catherine Deneuve For Chanel No.5, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Clairol ‘Hair So New’ (Animated, 1972)

70s Spots: Clairol ‘Hair So New’ (Animated, 1972)

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Groovy animated Clairol commercial, 1972

Groovy animated Clairol commercial, 1972

“To get the knots out of every head in the house – try the one-step, spray-on, no rinse, creme rinse – Hair So New.”

Did you have problems combing your frizzy, early-70s hairdo into shape this morning? I sure did! I could have used a bottle of Clairol Hair So New creme rinse.

Catch the nicely-animated commercial below that aired in May of 1972. Your hair will thank you.

Clairol ‘Hair So New’ Animated Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Baskin-Robbins ’31 Flavors Custom-Made’ (1972)

70s Spots: Baskin-Robbins ’31 Flavors Custom-Made’ (1972)

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It's all so magical! (Baskin-Robbins commercial, 1972)

It’s all so magical!
(Baskin-Robbins commercial, 1972)

“We make people happy at Baskin-Robbins.”

Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s a fun spot for Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors showing off their line of custom-made ice cream treats. I’m partial to the cakes. How about you? Are you more of a Clown Cone-type? The spot aired in May of 1972.

Baskin-Robbins ’31 Flavors Custom-Made’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer, ‘Alka-2 Chewable Tablets’ (1977)