“Don’t you know me?” (Red Skelton for House of Windsor cigars, 1979)
“They taste like they ought to cost more.”
Our Sunday 70s Spot brings up another older celebrity enjoying a resurgence in the 1970s: Red Skelton. Here’s Red playing three different characters in a commercial for House of Windsor cigars.
Previously on 70s Spots: George Burns For Raleigh Tobacco (1976)
More Red Skelton at Bionic Disco: Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)
The Saint Laurie Suit. (‘New York’ magazine, Dec. 29, 1975)
“If you’re in New York, you’ll feel even better doing business with Saint Laurie…direct.”
Look, it’s Mr. Suave in a stunning 1970s tan ensemble for only $143 smackers. Daily 70s Ad #50: The Saint Laurie Suit originally appeared in the December 29, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ford Mustang ‘Golfer’ (1972)
Oh, God! Look who’s selling tobacco. (George Burns for Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco, 1976)
“The quality pipe tobaccos of America.”
Time for the Saturday 70s Spot. Here we find George Burns, enjoying a great resurgence of popularity in the 1970s, shilling for Sir Walter Raleigh pipe tobacco. Burns was known for his cigar smoking so it’s a bit strange seeing him with a pipe, but that’s part of the mild humor in this spot. Light it up.
Previously on 70s Spots: Early Xerox Copiers & Word Processors (’76 & ’78)
More George Burns at Bionic Disco: ‘Oh, God!’ (1977)
Ford Mustang ‘Golfer.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.10, 1972)
“What makes Mustang different is the way it looks, handles, and makes you feel.”
You don’t see many avocado green interiors these days. Such a shame. Daily 70s Ad #49: Ford Mustang ‘Golfer’ originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Harley-Davidson ‘Freedom Machine’ (1973)
“Lovin’ ain’t easy. The way that you tease me…” (Johnny Whitaker on ‘Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,’ 1973)
Welcome to the almost weekend. Here’s Johnny Whitaker singing his boffo socko, smash hit* “Lovin’ Ain’t Easy” from the first season of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
The episode, “Puppy Love,” co-stars Pamelyn Ferdin and originally aired on September 15, 1973. The tune was written by Danny Janssen and Bobby Hart. Have a splendid Funshine Friday!
*”Lovin’ Ain’t Easy” was not a boffo socko, smash hit.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’: Steve Martin Sings ‘Ramblin’ Guy’ (1977)
Harley-Davidson ‘Freedom Machine.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1973)
“Let the neat times roll.”
Here’s another cool Harley X-90 ad. Daily 70s Ad #48: Harley-Davidson ‘Freedom Machine’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Houston Radio KXYZ (1973)