70s Commercials: 9-Lives’ Morris The Cat, Eveready, Beautyrest, Brut 33 (1971-75)

“Nutritious foods cats really like.” Incoming! – a batch of vintage commercials spanning the years 1971 to ’75. Our star is 9-Lives’ Morris the Cat. Following the ol’ feline mascot, you’ll take in spots for Eveready batteries, Beautyrest mattresses, and … Continue reading

70s Spots: Florence Henderson For Klean ‘N Shine (1974) & Robert Conrad For Eveready (1977)

In today’s quartet of 1970s commercials you’ll find, Florence Henderson for Klean ‘n Shine, Robert Conrad for Eveready batteries, the ’78 Volkswagen Scirocco, and NestlĂ©’s 100,00 bar. Chewy, chewy caramel! (Check out the Bionic Disco YouTube channel for many more … Continue reading

70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

“Turn her rocker into a stroller.” Today’s quartet of ancient commercial fun features Kenner’s Baby Alive doll, an ABC promo for the premiere of the Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, and two spots for Eveready batteries starring tough guy, Robert Conrad. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Tyco ‘Stick-Shift Racing’ & Eveready (1973)

“The race depends on how you shift!” All righty! Let’s get to racing. Here’s a spot from November 1973 for Tyco’s Championship Stick-Shift Pro Racing model cars set. Looks like we have some early joystick technology arriving in this one. … Continue reading

70s Spots: Clairol (Cheryl Tiegs) & Eveready (Robert Conrad) (1978)

“Why not change the things you can?” Here’s another pair of classic celebrity spots. First, Cheryl Tiegs for Clairol Clairesse hair color. The commercial aired in January of 1978 and was produced in 1977. And yes, I had a crush … Continue reading