“Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz!” (Morgan Freeman (?) and friends, 1976)
Acid indigestion “Relief” weekend continues (and sadly, ends) today. This time around we have Rolaids competitors; Alka-Seltzer (1976) and Tums (1979).
It sure as heck looks like Morgan Freeman in the back of the bowling team in the Alka-Seltzer spot. Unfortunately, the source video is a bit blurry so I’m not comfortable saying it is for sure. What think you?
Previously on 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)
Datsun 200-SX. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, Mar. 1977)
“A sporty car with everything but a sports car price.”
Yeah. That looks just like a sports car. Hell, it’s practically a Formula 1. Daily 70s Ad #99: Datsun 200-SX originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ (1970)
See? All the best movies were in the 70s. (Rolaids commercial, 1976)
“For heartburn? R.O.L.A.I.D.S.”
Welcome to acid indigestion “Relief” weekend! I’ve got a hearty batch of antacid spots lined up and they should cure all that ails you.
Let’s dive in with a trio of Rolaids spots featuring the famous “How do you spell relief” campaign. The third commercial offers up a little star power with Dallas Cowboys’ Quarterback, Roger Staubach. Chew ’em.
*Note: The voice narration on these spots is provided by legendary DJ, Scott Muni.
Previously on 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)
Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)
“That’s why us Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch.”
Never fight…unless it’s over a cigarette. Daily 70s Ad #98: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ (1975)
‘Skatebirds’ title card, 1977
Hanna-Barbera’s live-action series, The Skatebirds only ran in its full, 60-minute glory for four months, from September, 1977 to January, 1978.
Much like The Banana Splits, The Skatebirds featured four costumed characters with voices dubbed by animation actors. Between the live-action comedy sequences, an assortment of cartoons; The Robonic Stooges, Wonder Wheels and Woofer & Wimper: Dog Detectives were shown. Live-action segments from Mystery Island were also included.
‘Skatebirds’; Satchel, Scooter and Knock-Knock, 1977
Not a whole lot seems to be available from the show but you can enjoy three and a half minutes below. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Pufnstuf’ (Film): ‘Living Island’ Song (1970)
‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee.’ (‘Black Belt’ magazine, May, 1975)
“Robert Lee sings…”
“Bruce Lee’s kid brother Robert Lee, former rock superstar…steps into the light to pay tribute…” Daily 70s Ad #97: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Black Belt magazine.
(Source: Black Belt)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: GMC Pick-Up Camper (1974)