70s Spots: ‘Women Of America’ With Alka-Seltzer & Halls (1978)

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An inspiration for ‘Private Benjamin’?

“Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!”

Two commercials today from November 1978 with a focus on the “Women of America.”

First, one for Alka-Seltzer featuring a variety of professions. After that, a spot for Halls Mentho-Lyptus Cough Tablets with two NYC-style cabbies.

Alka-Seltzer ‘Women Of America’ Commercial (1978)

Halls Mentho-Lyptus Cough Drops Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Wilkinson Sword Razor Blades (Max Gail, 1974)

More Alka-Seltzer at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Alka-Seltzer Xmas (1976)

More Halls at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Halls ‘Vapor Action’ & Vicks (1973 & ’74)

70s Spots: Wilkinson Sword Razor Blades (Max Gail, 1974)

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Wojo for Wilkinson

“The name on the world’s finest blades.”

A pair of Wilkinson Sword razor blades commercials today from 1974. The first features actor Max Gail who would go on to find fame playing Detective Wojciehowicz on Barney Miller the following year.

Wilkinson Razor Blades Commercial (Max Gail, 1974)

Wilkinson ‘Sword Master’ Razor Blades Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Vegetable Juice (1978)

More Wilkinson at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Wilkinson Razor Blades (1971)

70s Spots: ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Vegetable Juice (1978)

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The cocktail you place in your kid’s lunch box

“Wow! I could have had a V-8!”

Two commercials now from November 1978 for V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice. This well-known slogan ran and ran and I’m sure you remember it well.

‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Commercial (1978)

V-8 Cocktail Juice ‘Wow!’ Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)

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‘Sit down to breakfast with Tony!’

“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!”

Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976.

The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. This one aired in January of 1972 and was produced in ’71.

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Commercial (1976)

Kellogg’s Product 19 Cereal Commercial (George Blanda, 1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: Suzy Homemaker Doll & Rock ‘N Roll Stroller (1977)

More Kellogg’s at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)

More George Blanda at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #544: Brut Cologne (George Blanda, 1971)

70s Spots: Suzy Homemaker Doll & Rock ‘N Roll Stroller (1977)

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Are you ready to rock?!

“A doll you can cuddle up to.”

A pair of Coleco toy doll and stroller commercials from 1977 today. First, the Suzy Homemaker doll and her stroller. After that, the Rock ‘n Roll Stroller with its very own music box attached. Rock and roll music apparently not included.

Suzy Homemaker Doll Commercial (1977)

Rock ‘N Roll Stroller Toy Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)

More Coleco at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)

70s Spots: Schweppes Tonic Water & Club Soda (1975 & ’79)

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You can almost taste the ‘Schwepp-of-Essence’

“Schweppes – The Tastemaker.”

A pair of bubbling, sparkling Schweppes commercials for your Tuesday. First, we have a “Tastemaker” theme from June of 1975. Second, an “Extraordinary” spot from August of ’79. Mix briskly and enjoy.

Schweppes ‘Tastemaker’ Commercial (1975)

Schweppes ‘Extraordinary’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1978)