70s Spots: Eastern Airlines (1974) & American Airlines (1977)

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‘A vacation as unique as you are…’

“The Wings of Man.”

Let’s take to the sky today with a pair of airline commercials. First, we have a spot for the now-defunct Eastern Airlines which features narration by Orson Welles (at least, I’d wager money it’s Welles). The spot aired in January of 1974 (likely produced in ’73).

After that, a roulette wheel spins for American Airlines in a spot from May of 1977.

Eastern Airlines Commercial (1974)

American Airlines Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Hunt’s Tomato Products & Butter Top Bread (1974)

More Eastern Airlines at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spots: Eastern Airlines (1978 & ’79)

70s Spots: Hunt’s Tomato Products & Butter Top Bread (1974)

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Thunk!

“Made from the meat of the tomato.”

We’re setting the table today with a meal of bread and tomatoes. First, a Hunt’s tomato products commercial featuring Ketchup, Sauce, and Paste.

Second, a spot for Home Pride Butter Top Bread. Both commercials aired in February of 1974.

Hunt’s Tomato Products Commercial (1974)

Home Pride Butter Top Bread Commercial (1974)

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

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

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Click! Click!

“So advanced – It’s simple.”

Seventies sports celebrities is our theme for the day. First, we have figure skater Peggy Fleming in a spot for the Canon AE-1 camera. Second, jockey Steve Cauthen for American Express.

Both commercials aired in October of 1979 and feature narration by Peter Thomas.

Canon Camera Commercial (Peggy Fleming, 1979)

American Express Commercial (Steve Cauthen, 1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Cadbury Chocolate Bar (1978) & Hostess Snacks (1979)

70s Spots: Cadbury Chocolate Bar (1978) & Hostess Snacks (1979)

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The great British break off

“You’ll get carried away with Cadbury.”

Time for a pair of sweet treats. A commercial for Cadbury chocolate bars from November 1978, followed by a spot for Hostess snacks from September 1979.

Cadbury Chocolate Bar Commercial (USA, 1978)

Hostess Snacks Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Noxzema ‘Cream Your Face’ (1972)

70s Spots: Noxzema ‘Cream Your Face’ (1972)

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‘Boop!’

“Cream me!”

Happy President’s Day! A pair of Noxzema “Cream your Face!” commercials are available for you today. The spots aired in early January of 1972 and were very likely produced in ’71. I’m sure there’s no sexual innuendo involved in these ads at all.

Noxzema Shave Cream Commercial (1972)

Noxzema ‘Cream Your Face’ Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘The End’ (Burt Reynolds, 1978), ‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh’ (1979)

More Noxzema at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Noxzema Shave Cream (1979)

70s Spots: ‘The End’ (Burt Reynolds, 1978), ‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh’ (1979)

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‘A comedy for you and your next of kin’

“He’s determined to commit suicide – even if it kills him.”

Happy Funshine Friday evening! Here’s two comedic movie commercials to brighten your President’s Day weekend.

First up, Burt Reynolds in The End. This promo aired on TV screens in June of 1978. Second, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh from November of 1979.

‘The End’ Movie Promo (Burt Reynolds, 1978)

‘The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh’ Movie Promo (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)