Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971)
“Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.”
Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Rad Ads: ‘The Owl And The Pussycat’
The hotel manager may be a bit overzealous. (Holiday Inn commercial, 1970)
“Every three days a brand new Holiday Inn opens up.”
Here’s two great spots from 1970 for your Sunday. We begin with an (over?)eager manager on the opening day of a new Holiday Inn. After that, a Skittle-Bowl championship from Aurora.
Both commercials aired 45 years ago, in November of 1970.
Previously on 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)
Wet or Dry? (Gillette commercial, 1974)
“C’mon hero. Get rid of that wet look.”
Happy weekend, Bionic pals! Today, we have two spots for Gillette’s after shampoo hair control product known as “The Dry Look.”
Firstly, a commercial from October of 1972 featuring a fellow with a bucket over his head. After that, one that aired in July of 1975 (but was produced much earlier in ’74) with Dick Tracy, Clark Kent and Captain Marvel. Shazam!
Previously on 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)
‘The Owl And The Pussycat’ (‘New York’ magazine, November 02 1970)
“…No longer a story for children.”
Starring Barbra Streisand and George Segal with a screenplay by Buck Henry. The Owl And The Pussycat originally appeared in the November 02 1970 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Rad Ads: Huffy ‘Adventure’ Bike (1970)
Extreme Close-Up!! (1970)
“You never know when you’re going to be up close.”
Happy Sunday! On-tap today, we’ve got a pair of Close-Up commercials from November 1970.
First, you’ll find a swingin’ party packed with beautiful minglers. (Yes, “minglers.” That is now a word.) After that, a bride and a wedding guest with no concept of personal space.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)
Hey! Where ya goin’ lil’ WHOO-P Vega? (Chevy commercial, 1972)
“Vegas are very happy cars.”
A pair of Chevy spots roll into view for today’s Seventies commercials. First, we have a collection of bright yellow ’73 Vegas on display in a fast-moving spot from November of 1972.
Afterward, you’ll enjoy a strange Impala ad with a “Smoke Bomb” ventilation theme. This one aired in January 1971 (and was likely produced in 1970).
Previously on 70s Spots: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)