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?
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #376: TWA ‘Airports’ 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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #375: ‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo (1971)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #373, 374: Gillette – Jerry West & Barber Shop Quartet (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spots #371, 372: Jack Palance For Avis, Holiday Inn (1973)
“Relax.” Jack Palance is here to put you at ease. (Avis commercial, 1973)
“The Wizard of Avis, so you can be on your way…faster.”
For the rest of the year, in order to avoid numbering confusion, we’ll blend Saturday & Sunday 70s Spots into the “Daily 70s Spots” numbering system. And we’ll keep the vintage commercials to a double portion on each weekend day.
Here then are two spots from October of 1973. One for Avis Rent-A-Car featuring the always-relaxing Jack Palance. After that, one for Holiday Inn with big city traffic and a frazzled business man.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #370: Superscope Tape Recorder (1977)
Cassette magic! (Superscope commercial, 1977)
“Superscope is everywhere.”
Happy Friday! Here’s a vintage spot for the Marantz Superscope tape recorder from December of 1977. Press to play, cassette fans!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #369: Lowenbrau & ‘Lobsters’ (1977)