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70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

Posted on December 28, 2021 by David Moore

I trust everyone has had their fill of holiday-themed commercials? Today, we’re back to “normal” seventies spots and a focus on the year 1975. Take in 30-second time capsules for the AMC Pacer, NP-27 spray (with Yogi Berra), Tender Vittles cat food (with David Doyle), and Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

’76 AMC PACER COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{1976 model AMC Pacer commercial featuring a vehicle with removable luxury car parts. The actor with the mustache is James Manis (known for playing Aldo Cella). Narrator may be John Bartholomew Tucker. Spot aired November 1975.}

YOGI BERRA FOR NP-27 FOOT SPRAY (1975)

_{NP-27 athlete’s foot spray, powder, liquid, and ointment commercial starring baseball great Yogi Berra (New York Yankees). Spot aired in 1975 (Best guess based on other NP-27 commercials).}

TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (DAVID DOYLE, 1975)

_{Purina Tender Vittles cat food commercial featuring actor David Doyle (‘Charlie’s Angels’). Spot aired Spring 1975.}

SIMMONS BEAUTYREST MATTRESS COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Simmons Beautyrest mattress commercial featuring a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired November 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

More AMC Pacer: Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)

More NP-27: Daily 70s Spot: Mickey Mantle for NP27 Foot Spray (1975)

More Yogi Berra: 70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)

More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)

More David Doyle: Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

Music For Monday: Ozark Mountain Daredevils, ‘Jackie Blue’ (1975)

Posted on December 27, 2021 by David Moore

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ “Jackie Blue” was written by the band’s Larry Lee and Steve Cash, and produced by Glyn Johns (of The Beatles Get Back fame) and David Anderle. The song first appeared on the It’ll Shine When It Shines LP in the fall of 1974. “Jackie Blue” was released as a single in early 1975 and it rose to #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Cash Box and Record World both placed it at #1.

The animated promotional film below was created by Dutch music show TopPop and aired in that market in June of 1975. Ooh, ooh, Jackie!

OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS, ‘JACKIE BLUE’ (ANIMATED PROMO, 1975)

Previously on Music for Monday: The Muppets, ‘Octopus’s Garden’ (1970)

70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

Posted on December 24, 2021 by David Moore

Presenting the last batch of holiday commercials for the season. In order of year, you’ll find spots for Dutch Masters, Kraft, Old Spice, and McDonald’s.

Here’s wishing the very best to you and yours! To all who celebrate, have a safe and happy Christmas! And to all who do not – have a safe and happy weekend! See ya back here on Monday.

MCDONALD’S GIFT CERTIFICATES & GRIMACE TOY COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1979)

_{McDonald’s Christmas Gift Certificates commercial featuring a free Grimace toy. Spot aired November 1979.}

OLD SPICE CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Christmas-themed Old Spice cologne & gift sets commercial. Spot aired December 1976.}

KRAFT ‘HOLIDAYS MEALS’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1973)

_{Kraft Holiday Season commercial featuring holiday meal ideas and Kraft products like Squeeze Parkay Margarine, Velveeta, and Miracle Whip. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired December 1973.}

DUTCH MASTERS ‘SHOWCASE’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1972)

_{Dutch Masters cigars commercial featuring the Showcase with a reusable redwood case. Spot aired November 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cybill Shepherd For Revlon, Reynolds Wrap, Pillsbury Cookies, JCPenney (Xmas 1972-78)

More McDonald’s: 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Summer Song’ & ‘Seahawks’ (1979)

More Old Spice: 70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

More Kraft: 70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)

More Dutch Masters: Daily 70s Spot: Dutch Masters Cigars Christmas Masterpieces (1977)

From The Vault: ‘Beware Child Driver! PSA Safety Spot’ (Early 1970s)

Posted on December 22, 2021 by David Moore

_{Oh, there’s going to be trouble! (Child Driver PSA, early 1970s)}

“She left the keys in the car and the engine running!”

Time to fire up our Daily 70s Spot and leave the motor idling. Here’s a Public Service Announcement warning against leaving your keys in the car with a curious child inside. Spot aired in the early 1970s. (My best guess would be ’71-’73).

DAILY 70S SPOT #336: BEWARE CHILD DRIVER! PSA SAFETY SPOT, EARLY 1970S

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco December 13, 2013.*

70s Commercials: Cybill Shepherd For Revlon, Reynolds Wrap, Pillsbury Cookies, JCPenney (Xmas 1972-78)

Posted on December 21, 2021 by David Moore

Happy Tuesday. Apologies for the delayed posting. Having family in town for the holidays has caused slow downs here. Let’s get right back into the vintage commercials Christmas Season action.

Here’s Cybill Shepherd for Revlon’s Intimate fragrance, decorating ideas from Reynolds Wrap (An aluminum foil door wreath? Wow!), Pillsbury flour cookie recipes, and JCPenney.

CYBILL SHEPHERD FOR REVLON INTIMATE FRAGRANCE (XMAS, 1972)

_{Intimate by Revlon fragrance holiday season commercial starring actor Cybill Shepherd (‘The Last Picture Show,’ ‘Moonlighting’). Spot aired November 1972.}

REYNOLDS WRAP ‘HOLIDAY DECORATIONS’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1972)

_{Reynolds Wrap commercial featuring aluminum foil holiday decorating ideas. Spot aired November 1972.}

PILLSBURY ‘HOLIDAY COOKIES’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Pillsbury’s Best Flour commercial featuring the Doughboy mascot (VO by Paul Frees) and holiday season Nestle Toll House cookie recipes. Spot aired December 1975.}

JCPENNEY ‘PRE-HOLIDAY HOME SALE’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1978)

_{JCPenney commercial featuring a ‘Pre-Holiday Home Sale.’ Spot aired November 1978.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)

More Cybill Shepherd: Babes Of The 1970s: Lovely Ladies

More Reynolds Wrap: 70s Spots: Reynolds Wrap & Behold Polish (1978)

More Pillsbury: Sunday 70s Spots: Quaker Oats & Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1979)

More JCPenney: 70s Spots: JCPenney Holiday Fabrics (1972)

70s Commercials: Avon, Pier 1, GE ‘Cool Lights,’ K-Mart Car Stereos (Xmas 1970-79)

Posted on December 17, 2021 by David Moore

Avon calling! Our selection of Christmas commercials continues with a batch that includes Avon, Pier 1 Imports, General Electric holiday lights, and K-Mart car sound systems. Everyone does their Christmas shopping at the K-Mart Auto Center, right? Grab a new 8-track player and enjoy.

AVON ‘CHRISTMAS GIFTS’ COMMERCIAL (1970)