“9-Lives, you’ve got my motor running.”

Hello there and happy August! We’re overdue for a post so, let’s get right into 1979. First up, another commercial for 9-Lives cat food starring Morris the Cat (John Erwin & Corinne Orr voice overs).

Following that tasty morsel, soak up spots for American Express (with Fran Tarkenton), Radio Shack stereos, and Spray’n Wash. I hope they bring you merry mellow memories.

9-LIVES PRESENTS: ‘MORRIS & THE MOUSE’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{9-Lives cat food commercial featuring famed mascot Morris the Cat and a wind-up mouse. Morris VO by John Erwin. Owner VO by Corinne Orr. Spot aired December 1979.}

AMERICAN EXPRESS ‘RUGBY’ COMMERCIAL (FRAN TARKENTON, 1979)

_{American Express (Amex) commercial featuring football player-TV host, Fran Tarkenton playing English Rugby. Spot aired October 1979.}

RADIO SHACK STEREO SYSTEM COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Radio Shack commercial featuring a Realistic brand stereo system. Spot aired September 1979.}

SPRAY’N WASH ‘NEW DRESS’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Spray’n Wash commercial featuring a messy anniversary dinner. Spot aired September 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ball Park Franks, Polavision Movies, Life Savers, Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes (1977-78)

More 9-Lives & Morris: 70s Spots: 9-Lives & Bran Chex (1977)

More American Express: 70s Spots: Canon Camera (Peggy Fleming) & American Express (Steve Cauthen, 1979)

More Radio Shack: 70s Spots: Radio Shack Tape Recorder & TRS-80 Computer (1978)

More Spray’n Wash: Daily 70s Spot: Betty White for Spray ‘n Wash (1976)