Go, Vapor Action, go! (Halls commercial, 1973)
“When you have a cold, get Halls Mentho Lyptus with Vapor Action!”
Hall & Vicks, wasn’t that a 70s band? Maybe not, but if you’re feeling a bit under the weather you may find extra interest in today’s pair of commercials.
First up, we have a spot for Halls Mentho Lyptus ‘Vapor Action’ from November of 1973. After that, one for Vicks Formula 44 from January, 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Schlitz Beer (1979)
‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ TV title, 1975
Greetings, Bionic boppers! I hope you are having a seriously pleasant Funshine Friday. As you prepare for the weekend, you may want to take a brief minute to let your mind flow back to 1975.
This TV intro for The Wonderful World of Disney will help get you in the appropriate relaxed, yet invigorated, mood.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ – ‘Fireworks’ (1976)
More Disney at Bionic Disco: ‘The Wonderful World Of Disney’ (Intro, 1979)
‘Shaft In Africa’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1973)
“The Brother Man in the Motherland.”
Not phallic at all. Move along, folks. Shaft In Africa originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: Ford Courier Pickup (1978)
‘Let me be there in your morning…’ (Olivia Newton-John, 1973)
I’m not sure how we managed to go so long without posting an Olivia Newton-John song, but it’s time to sort that out.
Here’s Newton-John performing her first big US hit, “Let Me Be There” on the UK’s Sez Les show in 1973. The song (written by John Rostill) hit #6 on the Billboard “Hot 100.” Elvis Presley also liked performing his version of the song in the 70s.
*Note: The video below starts with 20 seconds of record cover imagery before the clip kicks in.
Previously on Music for Monday: Buck Owens, ‘Made In Japan’ (1972)
MaltLiquorus Caesar. (Schlitz commercial, 1979)
“Don’t say beer, say bull!”
Sunday is here and it’s time to cuddle up to another pair of vintage 1970s commercials. Here’s two spots for Schlitz beer that ran in January of 1979 (produced in ’78).
First, you’ll find a disdainful Roman Emperor in a crashing bull ad. Following that, a more traditional spot featuring a neighborhood football game. “Bull!”
Previously on 70s Spots: Busch Gardens & Budweiser (1975)
The best thing about Europe – log riding! (Busch Gardens commercial, 1975)
“Start planning to join us in The Old Country…”
Well, hello! I hope you’ve had your coffee this morning as we’re already moving onto a taste of beer. Here’s two spots from Anheuser-Busch Brewing.
The first one is fairly fascinating as the Busch Gardens amusement park, The Old Country, is being previewed while still under construction in Virginia. After that a talking Clydesdale spot for Budweiser. Both commercials were produced in 1974 and aired in early January, 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Honda Motorcycles & McDonald’s (1975)