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‘Who was that non-masked man?’ (REA Express commercial, 1970)

“REA Air Express rides again!”

Time to deliver our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a commercial for REA Air Express featuring a Lone Ranger theme. REA was at one time the nation’s largest express delivery service. In 1975 the company filed for bankruptcy. UPS and FedEx took up the slack.

My apologies, the video source sound is slightly out-of-sync. However, it’s worth watching for the small slice of historical value. Spot aired in November of 1970.

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schlitz Beer ‘Tahiti’ (Early 1970s)

Here’s Gail Wood – doing what she does best (American Airlines commercial, 1978)

“We’re American Airlines. Doing what we do best.”

Time to circle our Daily 70s Spot around the airport. Today we have an American Airlines commercial featuring a Reservations Agent named Gail Wood. Spot aired in May of 1978.

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sanger-Harris Clothing (1977)

Haha! Writing with paper and pen. How quaint. (Paper Mate commercial, 1970)

“Get the pen that writes like people.”

Ready to scribble out some consumer history? Good, because our Daily 70s Spot is ready to roll. Here’s a Paper*Mate commercial featuring the Power Point pen. Spot aired in November of 1970.

Bet you’d forgotten there was a previous product that carried the PowerPoint name. I had.

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Rise Shaving Cream With Billy Cunningham (1971)