70s Spots: Chocks (Bugs Bunny, 1974) & Rexall Vitamins (1975)

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Chock full o’ vitamins

“I like Chocks…and you, Mom.”

Two commercial supplements for you to down today. Firstly, one for Chocks Bugs Bunny vitamins that aired in February of 1974.

Second, a spot for Rexall drug store vitamins. This one aired in January of 1975. In Los Angeles, we had a large Rexall drug store across the street from Beverly Park (the local children’s amusement park) for a few decades there. I’d often visit the Rexall for candy to stuff my little face, or to spend some quality time ogling the toys on display.

Chocks Vitamins Commercial (Bugs Bunny, 1974)

Rexall Vitamins Commercial (1975)

Previously on 70s Spots: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1977)

70s Spots: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1977)

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Get that man a refill. Quick!

“The only Light beer with Gusto.”

Actor James Coburn donned Western finery for a series of Schlitz Light beer commercials in the late seventies. I’m pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November of 1977.

Schlitz Light ‘Cowboy’ Commercial (James Coburn, 1977)

Schlitz Light ‘Sailor’ Commercial (James Coburn, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Burger King With Maureen McCormick & Rosey Grier (1978)

Music For Monday: Buzzcocks, ‘Everybody’s Happy Nowadays’ (1979)

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I know it’s OK, OK

Music for Monday time! Let’s scurry on over to Cherry Stereo and experience another high quality seventies song.

Today, it’s punky-pop masterminds, Buzzcocks, performing “Everybody’s Happy Nowadays'” on European TV in 1979. Pogoing optional. Have a look & listen!

Previously on Music for Monday: Smokey Robinson, ‘Cruisin” (1979)

70s Spots: Burger King With Maureen McCormick & Rosey Grier (1978)

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Three burgers for the gentle giant, Mr. Rosey Grier

“That’s MY way.”

Here’s a good find. A spot for Burger King starring Rosey Grier (NY Giants, LA Rams) and Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch). You’ll also find Chris Beaumont (who made a few Brady Bunch guest appearances) co-starring. The spot aired in January of 1976 and was produced in 1975.

Our second spot features White Lily Muffin Mix and also aired in Jan ’76 – produced in ’75.

Burger King Commercial (Maureen McCormick & Rosey Grier, 1976)

White Lily Muffin Mix Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Tina Louise For Arrid & Dallas Cheerleaders For Fabergé (1978)

More Rosey Grier at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)

More Maureen McCormick at Bionic Disco: Funshine Friday: ‘The Brady Kids’ (Animated, 1972)

70s Spots: Tina Louise For Arrid & Dallas Cheerleaders For Fabergé (1978)

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If Bob Denver fell backwards through the wall of this set and ruined the shot – it would qualify as the greatest moment in advertising history.

“I told two friends…and so on. And so on…”

Greetings, Bionic friends. Here’s Tina Louise (aka Ginger Grant on Gilligan’s Island) for Arrid Extra Dry. The commercial aired in January 1978 (produced in ’77).

After that, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders do their thing for Fabergé Organics shampoo & conditioner. The spot aired in November of ’78. And so on, and so on, and so on…

Arrid Roll-On Commercial (Tina Louise, 1978)

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders For Fabergé (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Don Rickles For Right Guard (1974)

70s Spots: Don Rickles For Right Guard (1974)

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Rickles brings the chuckles

“Right Guard protects people – from me!”

As you have likely heard, caustic but lovable comedian Don Rickles passed away Thursday at the age of 90. As a small tribute to the man, here’s two commercials from the fall of 1974 featuring Rickles during his time as advertising spokesperson for Right Guard.

You can view a third Rickles Right Guard spot (posted last year) if you’d like more, you hockey puck, you.

Right Guard ‘President’ Commercial (Don Rickles, 1974)

Right Guard Commercial (Don Rickles, 1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Gillette Foamy & Palmolive Rapid Shave Creams (1971)

More Don Rickles at Bionic Disco: A Johnny Carson Moment: Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles (11.12.76)