70s Spots: Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ (Chuck McCann, 1972)

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Yep, it’s Chuck McCann in another 1970s commercial

“Hi, guy!”

Two Right Guard Natural Scent spots for the beginning of May. First up, Chuck McCann brings the humor in the long-running “Hi, guy!” series of commercials. This one aired in December of 1972.

After that, a more serious, manly man spot (possibly starring Michael Storm) from October ’72.

Right Guard ‘Hi, Guy!’ Commercial (1972)

Right Guard ‘Natural Scent’ Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)

More Chuck McCann at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Palmolive Rapid Shave (Chuck McCann, 1970)

70s Spots: Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It – You Got It!’ (1978)

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Maybe you didn’t specifically ask for it, but you got it anyway

“You asked for it, you got it!”

Two spots now from Toyota’s famous (infamous?) “You asked for it, you got it” series. Both commercials aired in early September of 1978. Don’t get that jingle stuck in your head!

Toyota Celica ‘You Asked For It’ Commercial (1978)

Toyota Celica ‘Money’s Worth’ Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Pepsi Light & Schlitz ‘Clambake’ (1976)

70s Spots: Pepsi Light & Schlitz ‘Clambake’ (1976)

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When you’ve got lemons…

“Lemony taste in. Half the calories out.”

Raise your hand if you remember Pepsi Light! Well, I sure do.

Here’s a spot for the soft drink from January 1976 (produced in 1975). While researching this a bit I was unable to come up with much other than the product was made for markets outside of the US. However, this commercial (and my own memories) attest that the drink was available in the US in the 1970s – at least for a while.

After the Pepsi Light spot, gulp down a Schlitz beer commercial featuring a beach clambake with a snarky jokester. This one aired in December of ’76.

Pepsi Light Commercial (1976)

Schlitz Beer ‘Clambake’ Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Wilkinson Razor Blades (1971)

70s Spots: Wilkinson Razor Blades (1971)

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Like tiny little swords … for your face!

“Strengthened with pure chromium.”

Two classic spots for Wilkinson Sword razor blades today. From February 1971, a spot for “The Blade” with a cheeky comparison to Gillette. After that, a commercial from October ’71 introducing the Bonded Shaving System – a first of its kind.

Wilkinson ‘The Blade’ Commercial (1971)

Wilkinson Bonded Shaving System Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: American Express & Visa (Karl Malden, 1978 & ’77)

70s Spots: American Express & Visa (Karl Malden, 1978 & ’77)

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‘What’ll you do? What will you do?’

“Don’t leave home without them.”

It’s a plastic fantastic Monday with two credit card commercials on display. First, we have a spot from November 1978 for American Express Travlers Cheques. Karl (The Streets of San Francisco) Malden, long-standing spokesperson for the product, appears in trademark trilby and overcoat.

After that, a December 1977 spot announcing BankAmericard’s name change to Visa. Watch now. Pay later.

American Express ‘Lost Wallet’ Commercial (Karl Malden, 1978)

BankAmericard ‘Becoming Visa’ Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Bisquick & Welch’s Grape Juice (1974)

70s Spots: Bisquick & Welch’s Grape Juice (1974)

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Easy bakin’

“You bake em’ – this quick!”

Here’s something for you to eat and drink on this Sunday. First course, a spot for Bisquick featuring biscuits and waffles and a catchy jingle.

Second course, an animated commercial for Welch’s Frozen Grape Juice Concentrate. Both spots aired in February of 1974.

Bisquick ‘This Quick!’ Commercial (1974)

Welch’s Grape Juice Animated Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Have A Coke And A Smile’ (Bob Hope, 1979)