70s Commercials: Prell, Toyota Sport Truck, Miller Lite, Cie (Candice Bergen) (1978)

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It’s a 1978 kinda thing today. Fire up the YouTube embeds and enjoy vintage commercials for Prell shampoo, Toyota’s SR5 pickup, Lite beer from Miller (with Grits Gresham), and Cie fragrance (with Candice Bergen).

PRELL SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (1978)

Prell Concentrate Shampoo commercial. Spot aired October 1978.

’79 TOYOTA ‘SPORT TRUCK’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

1979 model Toyota SR5 Long Bed Sport Truck commercial. Spot aired December 1978.

MILLER LITE ‘FAMOUS FISHERMAN’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Miller Lite beer commercial featuring ‘Famous Fisherman’ Grits Gresham. Spot aired September 1978.

CIE FRAGRANCE ‘UNPREDICTABLE’ COMMERCIAL (CANDICE BERGEN, 1978)

Cie fragrance commercial starring actor Candice Bergen (‘Murphy Brown’). Spot aired May 1978.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys, Lionel Trains (Johnny Cash), Scope, American-Standard (1977)

More Prell: 70s Spots: Prell, Charmin, Hormel & Sony

More Toyota: Daily 70s Ad: Toyota Celica ST (1971)

More Miller Lite: Daily 70s Spot #470, 471: Miller Lite With Wilt Chamberlain (1976)

More Candice Bergen: 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Fab, Schlitz, Polaroid, United Airlines (1971-76)

70s Commercials: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys, Lionel Trains (Johnny Cash), Scope, American-Standard (1977)

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Coming in a little later than usual, we’ve got four vintage commercials from 1977. First up, it’s Charlie’s Angels Underwater Intrigue toy set. Following that magic, you’ll find spots for Lionel Trains & Truckin’ (with Johnny Cash), Scope mouthwash, and American-Standard bathtubs.

CHARLIE’S ANGELS ‘UNDERWATER INTRIGUE’ TOY COMMERCIAL (1977)

Hasbro Charlie’s Angels toy commercial featuring the Underwater Intrigue set. Spot aired circa late 1977 (TV series season two, featuring Kris, began Sept. ’77).

LIONEL ‘TRAINS & TRUCKIN” TOY COMMERCIAL (JOHNNY CASH, 1977)

Lionel Trains and Truckin’ sets toy commercial starring musician Johnny Cash. Spot aired November 1977.

SCOPE MOUTHWASH COMMERCIAL (1977)

Scope mouthwash commercial featuring a ‘Get $1.00 By Mail’ offer. Spot aired in 1977.

AMERICAN-STANDARD BATHTUB COMMERCIAL (1977)

American-Standard bathtub commercial featuring a woman bathing on the back of a flatbed truck. Spot aired August 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Betty White For Spray ‘N Wash, Raid Solid, Sominex, Weebles Tarzan Hut (1976)

More Charlie’s Angels: 70s Spots: Shirley Jones & Shaun Cassidy (1978), ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Toys (1977)

More Lionel Trains: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Johnny Cash For Lionel Trains (Xmas, 1976)

More Johnny Cash: Daily 70s Spot #429: Johnny Cash For STP (1978)

More Scope: 70s Commercials: Lifebuoy Soap, Scope, Wish-Bone Rosé, General Motors (1971)

70s Commercials: Betty White For Spray ‘N Wash, Raid Solid, Sominex, Weebles Tarzan Hut (1976)

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1976 is our destination today. As per usual, I’ve lined up four vintage commercials for you. Take a stroll down memory lane with Spray ‘n Wash (starring spokesperson Betty White), Raid Solid Insect Killer, Sominex sleeping aid (with Carlin Glynn), and Weebles Tarzan Jungle Hut.

SPRAY ‘N WASH COMMERCIAL (BETTY WHITE, 1976)

Spray ‘n Wash commercial featuring actor Betty White. Spot aired March 1976.

RAID SOLID INSECT KILLER COMMERCIAL (1976)

Johnson Wax Raid Solid Insect Killer commercial. Spot aired March 1976.

SOMINEX SLEEP AID COMMERCIAL (1976)

Sominex commercial featuring actor Carlin Glynn as spokesperson. Spot aired July 1976.

WEEBLES TARZAN JUNGLE HUT TOY COMMERCIAL (1976)

Hasbro Weebles Tarzan Jungle Hut toy commercial featuring a well-known jingle. Spot aired circa 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

More Spray ‘n Wash: Daily 70s Spot: Betty White for Spray ‘n Wash (1976)

More Betty White: 70s Spots: Betty White For Tastykake (1974)

More Raid: 70s Spots: Hartz Pet Collar & Raid Yard Guard (1971)

More Weebles: 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

Music For Monday: Ramones, ‘I Don’t Want You’ (Live, 1978)

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Welcome back. Let’s jump-start our week with a little live Ramones. Here’s a powerful performance of “I Don’t Want You” from 1978. “I Don’t Want you” originally appeared on the band’s fourth studio LP Road to Ruin. Play loud!

RAMONES, ‘I DON’T WANT YOU’ (LIVE, 1978)

Previously on Music for Monday: Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Survival’ (1975)

More Ramones: Mood Music: The Ramones, ‘I Want You Around’ (1979)

70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

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Today, we’re smack dab in the middle of the seventies with a focus on 1975. The four spots on display feature L’eggs pantyhose (with Jack Dodson), Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Little Friskies Kitten Food, and the Sunbeam Coffee Master brewer.

Have a relaxing weekend. I’ll see you back here in a few.

L’EGGS ‘DOG SHOW’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

L’eggs pantyhose commercial featuring a woman and her prize-winning dog. Actor Jack Dodson is the judge. Spot aired December 1975.

HELLMANN’S MAYO COMMERCIAL (1975)

Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise commercial featuring a mother and family. Spot aired Spring 1975.

LITTLE FRISKIES KITTEN FOOD COMMERCIAL (1975)

Carnation Little Friskies Kitten Food commercial featuring kittens attacking food bowls. Spot aired Spring 1975.

SUNBEAM ‘COFFEE MASTER’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

Sunbeam Coffee Master coffee maker commercial. Spot aired December 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: St. Joseph Aspirin For Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Milk Of Magnesia, BeautyRest (1974)

More L’eggs: 70s Commercials: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)

More Hellmann’s: Daily 70s Spot: Hellmann’s ‘Mayonnaise of the Future’ (1976)

More Friskies: Daily 70s Ad: Friskies ‘Kissing Pets’ (1971)

More Sunbeam: 70s Spots: Sunbeam Shaver (Chuck Connors) & Midas (Vic Tayback, 1973)

70s Commercials: St. Joseph Aspirin For Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Milk Of Magnesia, BeautyRest (1974)

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Welcome back. Let’s take a TV walk through the year 1974. On display, we’ve got commercials for St. Joseph Aspirin for Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia, and Simmons BeautyRest Mattresses (with Meredith MacRae).

I remember being given St. Joseph Aspirin when I was a kid. I had forgotten it was orange flavor but that memory came right back upon viewing.

ST. JOSEPH ASPIRIN FOR CHILDREN COMMERCIAL (1974)

St. Joseph Aspirin for Children commercial featuring a mother and daughter. Spot aired March 1974.

CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY SOUP COMMERCIAL (1974)

Campbell’s Chunky Soup commercial featuring Sirloin Burger & Chicken varieties and a hungry family. Spot aired March 1974.

PHILLIPS’ MILK OF MAGNESIA COMMERCIAL (1974)

Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia laxative commercial featuring ‘confused’ Sue calling Sarah. Spot aired February 1974.

BEAUTYREST MATTRESS COMMERCIAL (MEREDITH MACRAE, 1974)

Simmons BeautyRest mattress commercial starring Meredith MacRae (‘My Three Sons,’ ‘Petticoat Junction’). Spot aired October 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ford Wagons, Kellogg’s Special K, Yellow Pages, Geritol (1973)

More Campbell’s: Saturday 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)

More Simmons: 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)