70s Spots: ABC Promos – ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Vegas,’ ‘Soap’ (1978)

“Late night tonight!” Two ABC promos today. The first features Soap and Police Story and aired in August of 1978. I’m not sure how these shows ended up together as Soap was an ABC program and Police Story ran on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

“The incredible edible egg!” You’ll remember this happy jingle from the American Egg Board. The spot stars actor James Hampton (The Longest Yard) and was produced in 1977, aired in January of 1978. After that, a commercial for Minute Rice … Continue reading

70s Spots: Bayer & Anacin Pain Relievers (Richard Dysart, 1974)

“To reduce the fever and relieve the aches.” We go straight to your head today with two soothing medicinal spots. First, Richard Dysart (of L.A. Law fame) stars in a February 1974 Bayer aspirin commercial. After that, a spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: SunSensor Sunglasses & Timex Watches (1978)

“Lenses that change.” Seventies fashion time with two spots from 1978. First up, a commercial for SunSensor sunglasses with a humorous touch. The spot aired in February of ’78. Second, a commercial for Timex digital watches with spokesperson Jim McKay … Continue reading

70s Spots: Aim Toothpaste & Mentholatum Ointment (1976 & ’77)

“Take Aim against cavities.” Let’s get ourselves cleaned up with commercials for Aim toothpaste and Mentholatum Ointment. The Aim spot aired in July of 1977 and the Mentholatum spot aired in January of 1976. We were a strictly a Crest … Continue reading

70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

“Just slightly ahead of our time.” Our commercials today are from the early 70s and feature Panasonic television sets. First, we have a spot from November 1971 with a pair of fancy dancers. After that, a spot from December 1972 … Continue reading