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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Catherine Deneuve For Chanel No.5 (1971)
More Darren McGavin at Bionic Disco: ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ (1974)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Clairol ‘Hair So New’ (Animated, 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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Baskin-Robbins ’31 Flavors Custom-Made’ (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer, ‘Alka-2 Chewable Tablets’ (1977)
Chew, chew, chew Alka-2!
“Try Alka-2. It’s the one you chew.”
Here’s two spots for a new product from Alka-Seltzer: Alka-2. No need for any of that “plop plop fizz fizz” business – just pop ’em in your mouth and chew. The commercials aired in June of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Betty White For Tastykake (1974)
‘The sheer fun of biting into your very own personal favorite…’
(Betty White for Tastykake, 1974)
“All the good things wrapped up in one.”
Hey kids, it’s everyone’s favorite, Betty White, for Tastykake! I can’t imagine she enjoyed having to awkwardly bite into a treat while on camera. What a trouper! The spot aired in April of 1974.
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More Betty White at Bionic Disco: Betty White for Spray ‘n Wash (1976)