70s Spots: ABC Promos – ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ Vegas,’ ‘Soap’ (1978)

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A ‘Soap’ promo featuring actual soap bubbles!

“Late night tonight!”

Two ABC promos today. The first features Soap and Police Story and aired in August of 1978. I’m not sure how these shows ended up together as Soap was an ABC program and Police Story ran on NBC. This was after Police Story‘s original run, so maybe ABC bought some episodes to air late nights.

The second promo features Charlie’s Angels and Vegas (aka Vega$) and ran in November ’78. Keep an eye open for an appearance by Cesar Romero.

‘Soap’/’Police Story’ Promo (1978)

‘Charlie’s Angels’/’Vegas’ Promo (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

70s Spots: Incredible Edible Egg & Minute Rice (1978)

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James Hampton is back in his third commercial appearance at the ‘Disco

“The incredible edible egg!”

You’ll remember this happy jingle from the American Egg Board. The spot stars actor James Hampton (The Longest Yard) and was produced in 1977, aired in January of 1978.

After that, a commercial for Minute Rice from July of 1978. Eggs and rice – that’s nice! (Hey, I made a stylish new jingle!)

‘Incredible Edible Egg’ Commercial (1978)

Minute Rice Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Bayer & Anacin Pain Relievers (Richard Dysart, 1974)

More James Hampton at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Mr. Tax & H&R Block (1978)

70s Spots: Bayer & Anacin Pain Relievers (Richard Dysart, 1974)

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Listen to your friend Richard Dysart

“To reduce the fever and relieve the aches.”

We go straight to your head today with two soothing medicinal spots. First, Richard Dysart (of L.A. Law fame) stars in a February 1974 Bayer aspirin commercial.

After that, a spot for Anacin pain reliever from December ’74.

Bayer Aspirin Commercial (Richard Dysart, 1974)

Anacin Pain Relief Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: SunSensor Sunglasses & Timex Watches (1978)

70s Spots: SunSensor Sunglasses & Timex Watches (1978)

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When ‘Beautiful People’ dine…

“Lenses that change.”

Seventies fashion time with two spots from 1978. First up, a commercial for SunSensor sunglasses with a humorous touch. The spot aired in February of ’78.

Second, a commercial for Timex digital watches with spokesperson Jim McKay and a helpful Orca. This one aired in November of ’78.

’70s Fashion: SunSensor Sunglasses Commercial (1978)

Timex Watch Commercial (Jim McKay, 1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Aim Toothpaste & Mentholatum Ointment (1976 & ’77)

More Jim McKay & Timex at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spots: Timex & Speidel Digital Watches (1977 & ’78)

70s Spots: Aim Toothpaste & Mentholatum Ointment (1976 & ’77)

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Not Dorothy Hamill

“Take Aim against cavities.”

Let’s get ourselves cleaned up with commercials for Aim toothpaste and Mentholatum Ointment. The Aim spot aired in July of 1977 and the Mentholatum spot aired in January of 1976.

We were a strictly a Crest family back in my youth, so I only rarely got my teeth into some minty Aim. Mentholatum, however! Whenever my sister or I had a cold our Mother would slather that aromatic ointment all over us. Yikes. That wasn’t entirely pleasant.

Aim Toothpaste Commercial (1977)

Mentholatum Ointment Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

70s Spots: Panasonic TVs (1971 & ’72)

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Fancy TV dancin’

“Just slightly ahead of our time.”

Our commercials today are from the early 70s and feature Panasonic television sets. First, we have a spot from November 1971 with a pair of fancy dancers.

After that, a spot from December 1972 touting Panasonic’s “Quatrecolor” TV set. Turn on and tune in.

Panasonic TV ‘Dancers’ Commercial (1971)

Panasonic ‘Quatrecolor’ TV Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Burger King And I’ (1978 & ’79)