43 year old football star, George Blanda for Brut (1971)
“Aftershave, after shower…after anything.”
With a fresh week underway, we’ll mix things up and cover a wide range of years over the next seven days. To start us off, here’s George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders for Brut cologne. The spot aired in November of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #542, 543: Boeing Jetliner Vacations (1976)
Get snorkeling with Boeing (1976).
“Getting people together.”
We’ll finish off 1976 Week with two humorous spots from Boeing. In the first commercial, romantic hideaways are encouraged. In the second, flying to warm, blue waters is encouraged…on a Boeing Jetliner, of course.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #540, 541: Ford Mustang II Cobra & Maverick (1976)
Here come the Cobras!
(Ford Mustang commercial, 1976)
“The sweet handling Mustang II Cobras!”
Today, we have two Ford commercials in the retro showroom. First, a cool burner for the Mustang II Cobra. After that, a fun comparison featuring the Ford Maverick and the Plymouth Volaré. Both spots aired in December of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #539: ‘Family’ ABC Promo (1976)
Sada Thompson faces another stressful situation in ‘Family’ (1976).
“Drunks need booze and I’m all out…”
A very wonderful Friday to you, Bionic Crew! Here’s a promo for ABC’s drama series, Family.
Somehow, throughout all of these years on the site, I’ve neglected to mention that I had a huge crush on Kristy McNichol when I was a kid. Yep, sure did.
The promo below aired in December of 1976. Unfortunately, dreamy Kristy doesn’t appear in the clip, but it’s a good one anyway. Enjoy!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #538: Shower Massage By Water Pik (1976)
Isn’t that America’s favorite? The Shower Massage by Water Pik?
“America’s favorite.”
Well, folks, my busy schedule got the better of me and I missed a post or two. Let me try and get 1976 Week back on track.
Here’s a commercial for The Shower Massage by Water Pik. The spot aired in December of 1976. End narration is by Michael Bell.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #537: Sears ‘Where America Shops’ (1976)
That’s one smooth catalog salesman.
(Sears commercial, December 1976)
“Sears – where America shops.”
Let’s roll things back a few years and get our 1976 on this week. To get us started, we have a spot for Sears that aired on the last day of 1976. Crack open the catalog and get shopping.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #535, 536: Miller Lite & Miller High Life (1978)