The Libby’s Gang causing trouble in the park
“Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s on the label, label, label!”
Here we have two commercials for Libby’s. Start with a spot from September 1974 featuring a gaggle of kids singing the brand’s famous jingle. After that, take in a spot from November ’78 for Chunky Mixed Fruits.
Previously on 70s Spots: TV Guide ‘Bicentennial Issue’ & Youthair Dye (Phil Foster, 1975)
‘Phil Foster with Youthair!’
“What have you got to lose? Just the gray in your hair!”
Most folks will likely find this TV Guide “Bicentennial” commercial the more interesting of the two spots today. And it is a nice little time capsule. However, I’m even more drawn to the silliness of Laverne & Shirley‘s Phil Foster showing off his dyed hair and mugging for the camera. Both spots aired in June of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: 70s Spots: ‘Women Of America’ With Alka-Seltzer & Halls (1978)
More Laverne & Shirley at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: ‘Happy Days’/’Laverne & Shirley’ ABC Promos (1978)
An inspiration for ‘Private Benjamin’?
“Plop, plop. Fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!”
Two commercials today from November 1978 with a focus on the “Women of America.”
First, one for Alka-Seltzer featuring a variety of professions. After that, a spot for Halls Mentho-Lyptus Cough Tablets with two NYC-style cabbies.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wilkinson Sword Razor Blades (Max Gail, 1974)
More Alka-Seltzer at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Alka-Seltzer Xmas (1976)
More Halls at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Halls ‘Vapor Action’ & Vicks (1973 & ’74)
Wojo for Wilkinson
“The name on the world’s finest blades.”
A pair of Wilkinson Sword razor blades commercials today from 1974. The first features actor Max Gail who would go on to find fame playing Detective Wojciehowicz on Barney Miller the following year.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘I Could’ve Had A V-8!’ Vegetable Juice (1978)
More Wilkinson at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Wilkinson Razor Blades (1971)
The cocktail you place in your kid’s lunch box
“Wow! I could have had a V-8!”
Two commercials now from November 1978 for V-8 Cocktail Vegetable Juice. This well-known slogan ran and ran and I’m sure you remember it well.
Previously on 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (1976) & Product 19 (1972)
‘Sit down to breakfast with Tony!’
“They’re gr-rr-rr-eat!”
Two bowls of Kellogg’s breakfast cereal today. The first contains Frosted Flakes and features Tony the Tiger. The commercial aired in September of 1976.
The second features the Oakland Raider’s George Blanda in a spot for Product 19. This one aired in January of 1972 and was produced in ’71.
Previously on 70s Spots: Suzy Homemaker Doll & Rock ‘N Roll Stroller (1977)
More Kellogg’s at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1972)
More George Blanda at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #544: Brut Cologne (George Blanda, 1971)