Not Rob Lowe
“We’ve got another whole generation of chicken-eaters coming up…”
Continuing our chicken theme, we have two commercials for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Both spots aired on New Year’s Day 1971 (and were therefore produced in 1970).
The first spot has the Colonel chatting about children and leading them on an expedition. The second spot features a special date night with a daughter’s new boyfriend.
Previously on 70s Spots: Wesson Oil & Van Camp’s Pork & Beans (1972 & ’74)
‘The world’s greatest chicken fixa!’
“Cooks as light as it looks.”
Early Seventies Commercials now for Wesson and Van Camp’s. First up, a spot from 1972 featuring a singing mother for Wesson pure vegetable cooking oil. A few year’s later, Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) would become spokesperson for Wesson – taking up the mantel of blonde-haired, singing mom.
The second spot is for Van Camp’s Pork and Beans and aired in early February of 1974 (probably produced in ’73). Have a splendid Friday!
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Road Runner & Ford LTD (1971)
‘Meep! Meep!’
“Coming through!”
Warner Brother’s Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner appear in this spot for the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. The commercial aired on New Year’s Day ’71 and was produced in 1970.
After that, we have a classical music-themed commercial for the Ford LTD from November of ’71. Former San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster, Stuart Canin stars in this one.
Previously on 70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Carnation Breakfast (1972)
A romantic cup of Lipton Tea
“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’ve gotta have a cup of tea!”
Our commercials today come in drinkable form. First, a 1972 spot from Lipton Tea featuring an attention-grabbing kettle whistle.
Second, a spot from October ’72 showing off Carnation’s protein-packed Special Morning Instant Breakfast.
Previously on 70s Spots: Sears ‘Candy’ & ‘Spectacular’ (1977)
Hanging out in the Sears candy department circa ’77
“I like the candy!”
Two Sears commercials can be found below. First up, some customer testimonials including a child’s enthusiasm for the candy department. The spot aired in November of 1977. Second, a spot from June ’77 featuring an “Appliance Spectacular.”
We visited our local Sears store fairly often when I was a kid in the Seventies. I don’t remember a candy section (which seems remarkable, so maybe it didn’t exist), but I always made a beeline for the toy department while my mom shopped.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Please, Don’t Squeeze The Charmin!’ (1970)
The rules are clearly posted, Whipple
“Please, don’t squeeze the Charmin!”
A double-dose of 1970 Charmin bathroom tissue commercials today. Good ol’ Mr. Whipple (Dick Wilson) simply can’t resist squeezing the product. That scoundrel!
Previously on 70s Spots: Honda Civic & Dodge Colt (1976)