Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

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See? All the best movies were in the 70s. (Rolaids commercial, 1976)

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.

Rolaids ‘Spells Relief’ Commercial #2, 1976

Rolaids ‘Detroit’ Commercial, 1979

Roger Staubach For Rolaids, 1979

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Daily 70s Ad: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ (1970)

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Tareyton 100's 'Rather Fight.' ('LIFE' magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)

Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)


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“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)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Skatebirds’ (1977)

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'Skatebirds' title card, 1977

‘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

‘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!

Clips From ‘The Skatebirds,’ 1977

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Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ (1975)

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'The Ballad Of Bruce Lee.' ('Black Belt' magazine, May, 1975)

‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee.’ (‘Black Belt’ magazine, May, 1975)


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“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)

Daily 70s Ad: GMC Pick-Up Camper (1974)

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GMC Pick-Up Camper. ('Popular Science' magazine, Apr. 1974)

GMC Pick-Up Camper. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1974)


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“It’s built to carry two kinds of campers.”

I’m sure it’s perfectly safe – but you aren’t getting me in that thing while zipping down the highway. Daily 70s Ad #96: GMC Pick-Up Camper originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.

(Source: Popular Science)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

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John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll.' ('Billboard' magazine, Feb. 22, 1975)

John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, Feb. 22, 1975)


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“You should’a been there…”

By the way, those blurry figures in front of Lennon are the other Beatles. Daily 70s Ad #95: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: US Army ‘Bravo’ (1977)