70s Spots: Sony Betamax Vs. RCA VHS (1978)

“It could change your whole way of life.” Here it is, folks. Today, we relive the Battle of the Century! Sony’s Betamax (Beta tape) versus RCA’s VHS recorder. Beta tape technology was superior in nearly every way so it was … Continue reading

70s Spots: Polaroid (Garner & Hartley) & RCA TV (Cicely Tyson) (1977)

“The simplest camera in the world.” How goes the fledgling weekend? Thanks for checking in for a double dose of nostalgia. Here’s two spots that aired in October of 1977. First, the famous team of James Garner and Marriette Hartley … Continue reading

70s Spots: RCA ColorTrak TV (Samantha Eggar, 1976)

“RCA is making television better and better.” Here’s actor, Samantha Eggar (Doctor Dolittle, The Molly Maguires) for RCA ColorTrak TV sets. The spot aired in December of 1976. Fun fact, I was a dinner guest at Samantha Eggar’s place one … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #441: RCA TV ‘Cameramen’ (1973)

“Over 50% more Senior TV Cameramen own RCA.” For the next few days, we have spots lined-up that feature a variety of 1973 TV sets. Here’s one from October ’73 for the RCA XL-100. RCA TV ‘Cameramen’ Commercial, 1973 Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #405: RCA Solid State TV (1972)

“Give chassis tube problems the boot – with XL-100.” I think I’ll let my YouTube description describe this spot as it does so in a succinct manner: “RCA XL-100 solid state television set commercial featuring a tiny spokesman with a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)

“RCA is making television better and better.” I now declare this weekend – 1976! To get the timewarp underway, here’s two commercials that aired in September ’76. First, a spot for RCA’s ColorTrak TVs starring Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie … Continue reading