Four commercials from 1972 and ’73 lined up today. In the starting position you’ll find an anti-litter “Pitch In!” public service announcement. Following that, we’ve got spots for Harvey’s Bristol Cream (with Denny Miller), Vicks Nyquil, and Florsheim Sultan boots. You won’t want to pitch these time capsules into the trash. Let ’em roll.
‘PITCH IN!’ ANTI-LITTER PSA (1973)
United States Brewers Association anti-littering public service announcement featuring the ‘Pitch In!’ slogan. The actor emptying the ashtray may be Alan Oppenheimer. Narrator sounds like Ken Nordine. Spot aired January 1973 (likely produced in ’72).
HARVEYS BRISTOL CREAM COMMERCIAL (DENNY MILLER, 1973)
Imported Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry commercial starring actor Denny Miller (‘Tarzan,’ ‘The Party’) as ‘John’ at a ski resort. Spot aired in 1973.
VICKS NYQUIL COMMERCIAL (1972)
Vicks Nyquil commercial featuring a couple in the evening. Narrator may be Lloyd Nolan. Spot aired November 1972.
’70s STYLE: FLORSHEIM ‘SULTAN BOOTS’ COMMERCIAL (1972)
Florsheim ‘The Sulta'” boots commercial featuring a thrifty man getting his boots shined. Spot aired September 1972.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Close-Up, Ideal Dolls, ‘The FBI,’ Timex (1970-71)
More Harveys Bristol Cream: Daily 70s Spot: Harveys Bristol Cream (1974)
More Nyquil: 70s Spots: Vicks NyQuil (Sherman Hemsley, 1972) & Big Wally (Cathryn Damon, 1974)
