70s Spots: Vintage 3M Copier (1971)

“See and compare them all at your 3M business products center.” Here’s an enjoyable one. Part live-action, part animation, this commercial for 3M copiers aired in January of 1971 (and was likely produced in 1970). Vintage 3M Copier Commercial, 1971 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #552: Magnavox TV W/ Built-In Odyssey Game (1976)

“Quality in every detail.” Here’s a commercial for a Magnavox TV with the Odyssey video game system’s Pong built right in. Just one touch is all it takes and you’re immersed in a world of stunning tennis-like competition. The spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #506, 507: Zenith & Magnavox (1973)

“The quality goes in before the name goes on.” I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here are two electronics-related commercials to help you relax. First up, one from Zenith featuring the Chromacolor II TV set. After that, one for … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #503: Dick Butkus For Schick Flexamatic Shaver (1973)

“Watch Dick Butkus tackle a real shaving problem.” Here’s Chicago Bears linebacker (and actor) Dick Butkus starring in a spot for the Schick Flexamatic shaver. The commercial aired in November 1973, the year Butkus retired from the NFL. Dick Butkus … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #477: GE Television Set (1971)

“We build every television as if we had to use it ourselves.” Today, we have a spot for General Electric and their “one-touch color tuning” television set. A bit of 1928 TV history is shown off in this one. The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #467: Sony Betamax (1976)

“With Sony’s Betamax you won’t miss a thing.” I like the fellow in this spot for Sony’s Betamax recorder. He’s got quality comedic body language going. The commercial aired in December of 1976. Press play and enjoy. Sony Betamax Commercial, … Continue reading