70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Chrysler Newport, Brylcreem, Lincoln Continental (1976-78)

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.*

I’m getting behind on my catching up. Here’s a dandy batch of seventies commercials that haven’t yet appeared on the website. From 1978, you’ll find Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (with Fran Tarkenton), and Chrysler Newport (with Hal Linden). From 1976, enjoy Brylcreem (with Mickey Mantle) and Lincoln Continental (with John Houseman).

JOHNSON’S BABY SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (FRAN TARKENTON, 1978)

Johnson’s Baby Shampoo commercial featuring Minnesota Vikings quarterback & TV host Fran Tarkenton. Spot aired December 1978 (possibly produced in 1977).

’79 CHRYSLER NEWPORT COMMERCIAL (HAL LINDEN, 1978)

Chrysler Newport commercial featuring the 4-door 1979 model and actor Hal Linden (‘Barney Miller’). Spot aired November 1978.

BRYLCREEM COMMERCIAL (MICKEY MANTLE, 1976)

Brylcreem commercial starring baseball great Mickey Mantle and Kathy Davis, Jan Jorden, and Deborah Shelton (Miss USA, 1970). Spot aired October 1976.

’77 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK V COMMERCIAL (1976)

’77 model Lincoln Continental Mark V commercial featuring narration by actor John Houseman (‘The Paper Chase’). Spot aired November 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Marathon Candy Bar, American Airlines, AFX Race Cars, IBM Typewriter (1971-78)

More Johnson’s Baby Shampoo: Saturday 70s Spots: Johnson’s Shampoo & Lectric Shave (1976)

More Fran Tarkenton: 70s Spots: Remington Shaver (Fran Tarkenton) & Sunbeam Shaver (Pat Summerall, 1972)

More Chrysler Newport: 70s Spots: ’73 Chrysler Newport (1972)

More Hal Linden: Funshine Friday: ‘Animals, Animals, Animals’ (1976)

More Brylcreem: 70s Spots: Brylcreem ‘Success’ (1975)

More Mickey Mantle: Daily 70s Spot: Mickey Mantle for NP27 Foot Spray (1975)

More Lincoln Continental: 70s Spots: ’72 Chevy Chevelle & Lincoln Continentals (1971)

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