Sunday 70s Spots: Vic Tayback & Wally Schirra (1970)

Before Mel opened his diner he was a ship's captain - and shaving specialist! (Vic Tayback, Edge commercial, 1970)

Before Mel opened his diner he was a ship’s captain – and shaving specialist! (Vic Tayback, Edge commercial, 1970)

“To cut yourself you almost have to try.”

Here’s two commercials from November of 1970 featuring known personalities. First, we have actor, Vic Tayback (prior to being cast as Mel on Alice) for Edge shaving gel.

After that, one of the first US astronauts, Wally Schirra, for America’s railroads.

Edge Shave Gel Commercial With Vic Tayback, 1970

America’s Railroads Commercial With Wally Schirra, 1970

Previously on 70s Spots: Gatorade & Swiss Colony Wine (1975)

More Vic Tayback at Bionic Disco: Autolite Sparkplug ‘Gangsters’ With Vic Tayback (1972)

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