Daily 70s Spot #385: Aqua Velva ‘Herbal & Musk’ (1975)

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'They're manly and fresh all day.' (Aqua Velva commercial, 1975)

‘They’re manly and fresh all day.’ (Aqua Velva commercial, 1975)

“There’s something about an Aqua Velva man.”

Here’s a spot featuring two women (or, the same woman playing two roles?) singing about the virtues of Aqua Velva and fragrant-smelling men. It’s difficult to tell if this is for after shave or cologne, but we do know that Herbal is “free-spirited” and Musk is “provocative.” Thank goodness for that.

The spot aired in November of 1975.

Aqua Velva ‘Herbal & Musk’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #384: Peter Sellers For TWA (1975)

Daily 70s Spot #384: Peter Sellers For TWA (1975)

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Peter Sellers & the Tartan Clan. (TWA commercial, 1975)

Peter Sellers & the Tartan Clan. (TWA commercial, 1975)

“Hooray for TWA!”

This week, we’ll go with a 1975 theme. To get us started, here’s Peter Sellers in full Scotsman regalia for TWA. The commercial aired in November of 1975.

Peter Sellers For TWA, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #382, 383: Dodge Swinger & Charger (1971)

More Peter Sellers at Bionic Disco: ‘The Muppet Show’: Peter Sellers Sings ‘Cigarettes & Whiskey’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spots #382, 383: Dodge Swinger & Charger (1971)

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(Not) Reuben Kincaid for the Dodge Swinger, 1971

(Not) Reuben Kincaid for the Dodge Swinger, 1971

“Free automatic transmission.”

Let’s finish off “1971 Week” with two Dodge spots from July of that year. In pole position, one for the Dodge Dart Swinger. After that, a commercial for Dodge Charger with a free vinyl roof giveaway. The spokesperson in these ads has a real Reuben Kincaid vibe going on. I love it.

Dodge Dart Swinger Commercial, 1971

Dodge Charger ‘Topper’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #380, 381: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies & Special K (1971)

Daily 70s Spots #380, 381: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies & Special K (1971)

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An homage to Kubrick in this shot? (Kellogg's Rice Krispies commercial, 1971)

An homage to Kubrick in this shot? (Kellogg’s Rice Krispies commercial, 1971)

“Wake up on the Rice side.”

Well, good morning! Here’s two Kellogg’s spots from July of 1971 to get your day off to a nutritious start.

First up, Snap, Crackle and Pop for Rice Krispies. There’s an interesting choice of shots in this one with a fellow poking himself in the eye with shaving cream, followed by a screaming baby. After that, a commercial for Special K. You’ll recognize the main actor in this one, but I can’t place his name. Your help is appreciated.

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Commercial, 1971

Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #379: John Amos For Right Guard (1971)

Daily 70s Spot #379: John Amos For Right Guard (1971)

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Officer John Amos, three years before joining 'Good Times.' (Right Guard commercial, 1971)

Officer John Amos, three years before joining ‘Good Times.’ (Right Guard commercial, 1971)

“Fire yours and hire ours.”

Today, we find John Amos appearing in a Right Guard spot prior to finding fame in Good Times (1974) and Roots (1977). The commercial aired in July of 1971.

Have an excellent weekend! We’ll see you tomorrow for some cool stuff from Kellogg’s.

Right Guard Commercial With John Amos, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #378: Animated Independent Insurance (1971)

More Celebrities and Right Guard: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)

Daily 70s Spot #378: Animated Independent Insurance (1971)

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"They're after you..." (Independent Insurance Agents commercial, 1971)

“They’re after you…” (Independent Insurance Agents commercial, 1971)

“They’re out to get you…”

Today, we have a 30-second animated spot for Independent Insurance Agents that aired in January of 1971. This pleasant little cartoon would have to have been produced in 1970 (or earlier). B’wana.

Animated Independent Insurance Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #377: Plymouth Satellite ‘Car Of The Year’ (1971)