Slinky Kitten and Cater-Puller are always eager to be dragged around the house
“Its fun for a girl and a boy!”
Two 1977 commercials now for James Industries’ Slinky toys. The first features the traditional Slinky toy but in colored plastic versions rather than the original metal.
The second spot focuses on pull-toys including the Kitten, Train, and Cater-Puller models. Roll ’em!
Previously on 70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘Pass It Along’ Campaign (1979)
Passing along some icy cold ones
“Coke adds…life!”
A pair of spots today from Coca-Cola’s “Pass it along” ad campaign. Both commercials aired in March of 1979. The first features a variety of friendly folks passing along a bottle of coke. The second carries the same concept but features Olympic-style athletes.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Force 10 From Navarone’ & ‘Brass Target’ (1978)
Harrison Ford’s second go around with the ‘Force’
“They were outnumbered ten thousand-to-one…that made the odds just about even!”
Movie time! Here’s two December 1978 TV trailers for dueling World War Two flicks.
First up, Harrison Ford and Robert Shaw in Force 10 From Navarone. Second, Sophia Loren and George Kennedy in Brass Target.
Previously on 70s Spots: Juicy Fruit Gum & Chip-A-Roos Cookies (1979)
‘It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,’ 1974
Happy holidays, Bionic people! Did you watch It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown when it made its debut on CBS in April of 1974? If not, you probably caught it at some point in the following years as it appears each time the holiday rolls around.
Here are two clips for you to enjoy; the show’s intro with Peppermint Patty and Marcie and the arrival of the ol’ Easter Beagle himself. Have a great Sunday.
It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb
“*Sigh*”
Who says gum doesn’t grow on trees?
“The flavor lover’s gum!”
Snack time! Here’s two commercials from the fall of 1979. The first features Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum and a magical gum tree. The second stars Sunshine Chip-A-Roos cookies with an exciting cameo by Cheez-It.
Previously on 70s Spots: Body On Tap Shampoo (Kim Basinger) & Tame Conditioner (1978)
More Sunshine brand at Bionic Disco: Gary Burghoff For HiHo Crackers (1977)
Basinger’s beer shampoo days
“Brewed with one third real beer!”
Shampoo and conditioning time. Here’s two hair care commercials from 1978.
The first, for Body On Tap shampoo, aired in July of ’78 and stars Academy Award-winning actor Kim Basinger. The second spot is for Tame conditioning clean rinse. Apply liberally to the follicles!
Previously on 70s Spots: Dodge Pickup Trucks (Catfish Hunter, 1975 & Chuck Connors, 1976)