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)

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

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Look at that shining beauty... (Plymouth Satellite commercial, 1971)

Look at that shining beauty… (Plymouth Satellite commercial, 1971)

“The buy of the year.”

I don’t believe I mentioned previously that we’re doing a 1971 thing this week (although you may have noticed). Let’s continue the theme with a Plymouth Satellite commercial that aired in July of ’71. Tis’ a thing of rare beauty, I tells ya!

Also, I’m guessing that’s William Shatner doing the narration. What think you?

Plymouth Satellite ‘Car Of The Year’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #376: TWA ‘Airports’ Commercial (1971)

Daily 70s Spot #376: TWA ‘Airports’ Commercial (1971)

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It's all right there in black and white. (TWA commercial, 1971)

It’s all right there in black and white. (TWA commercial, 1971)

“All airlines are not the same.”

Here’s a commercial from TWA outlining their specials services and features. Most impressive of all is the spokesperson’s mighty flared trousers as he first walks into frame.

The spot aired in January of 1971 and was produced in 1970.

TWA ‘Airports’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #375: ‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo (1971)

Daily 70s Spot #375: ‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo (1971)

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Judy Pace as Pat Walters in 'The Young Lawyers,' circa 1970.

Judy Pace as Pat Walters in ‘The Young Lawyers,’ circa 1970.

“Out for justice…”

On the docket today, we have a :60 ABC TV promo for the short-lived drama, The Young Lawyers. The show starred Lee J. Cobb, Zalman King and Judy Pace.

The Young Lawyers ran from September 1970 to May 1971. The promo below aired in January of ’71.

‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #373, 374: Gillette – Jerry West & Barber Shop Quartet (1973)

Daily 70s Spots #373, 374: Gillette – Jerry West & Barber Shop Quartet (1973)

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Shaving cream beard! You know you're trying this next shave. (Gillette Foamy commercial, 1973)

Shaving cream beard! You know you’re trying this next shave. (Gillette Foamy commercial, 1973)

“Foamy! How we love ya! How we love ya!”

Happy Sunday! Here’s two fine spots for Gillette from October of 1973.

First, a great commercial featuring the Gillette Foamy Barber Shop Quartet. This one makes its way onto the Bionic Disco all-time favorite’s list . After that, Jerry West, player and coach of the Los Angeles Lakers makes an appearance. Gillette spared no expense advertising their way through the Seventies.

Gillette Foamy Barber Shop Quartet Commercial, 1973

Jerry West For Gillette Razor Blades, 1973

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #371, 372: Jack Palance For Avis, Holiday Inn (1973)