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70s Commercials: Betty White For Spray ‘N Wash, Raid Solid, Sominex, Weebles Tarzan Hut (1976)

Posted on July 12, 2022 by David Moore

1976 is our destination today. As per usual, I’ve lined up four vintage commercials for you. Take a stroll down memory lane with Spray ‘n Wash (starring spokesperson Betty White), Raid Solid Insect Killer, Sominex sleeping aid (with Carlin Glynn), and Weebles Tarzan Jungle Hut.

SPRAY ‘N WASH COMMERCIAL (BETTY WHITE, 1976)

_{Spray ‘n Wash commercial featuring actor Betty White. Spot aired March 1976.}

RAID SOLID INSECT KILLER COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Johnson Wax Raid Solid Insect Killer commercial. Spot aired March 1976.}

SOMINEX SLEEP AID COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Sominex commercial featuring actor Carlin Glynn as spokesperson. Spot aired July 1976.}

WEEBLES TARZAN JUNGLE HUT TOY COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Hasbro Weebles Tarzan Jungle Hut toy commercial featuring a well-known jingle. Spot aired circa 1976.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

More Spray ‘n Wash: Daily 70s Spot: Betty White for Spray ‘n Wash (1976)

More Betty White: 70s Spots: Betty White For Tastykake (1974)

More Raid: 70s Spots: Hartz Pet Collar & Raid Yard Guard (1971)

More Weebles: 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

Music For Monday: Ramones, ‘I Don’t Want You’ (Live, 1978)

Posted on July 11, 2022 by David Moore

Welcome back. Let’s jump-start our week with a little live Ramones. Here’s a powerful performance of “I Don’t Want You” from 1978. “I Don’t Want you” originally appeared on the band’s fourth studio LP Road to Ruin. Play loud!

RAMONES, ‘I DON’T WANT YOU’ (LIVE, 1978)

Previously on Music for Monday: Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Survival’ (1975)

More Ramones: Mood Music: The Ramones, ‘I Want You Around’ (1979)

70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

Posted on July 8, 2022 by David Moore

Today, we’re smack dab in the middle of the seventies with a focus on 1975. The four spots on display feature L’eggs pantyhose (with Jack Dodson), Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Little Friskies Kitten Food, and the Sunbeam Coffee Master brewer.

Have a relaxing weekend. I’ll see you back here in a few.

L’EGGS ‘DOG SHOW’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{L’eggs pantyhose commercial featuring a woman and her prize-winning dog. Actor Jack Dodson is the judge. Spot aired December 1975.}

HELLMANN’S MAYO COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise commercial featuring a mother and family. Spot aired Spring 1975.}

LITTLE FRISKIES KITTEN FOOD COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Carnation Little Friskies Kitten Food commercial featuring kittens attacking food bowls. Spot aired Spring 1975.}

SUNBEAM ‘COFFEE MASTER’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Sunbeam Coffee Master coffee maker commercial. Spot aired December 1975.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: St. Joseph Aspirin For Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Milk Of Magnesia, BeautyRest (1974)

More L’eggs: 70s Commercials: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)

More Hellmann’s: Daily 70s Spot: Hellmann’s ‘Mayonnaise of the Future’ (1976)

More Friskies: Daily 70s Ad: Friskies ‘Kissing Pets’ (1971)

More Sunbeam: 70s Spots: Sunbeam Shaver (Chuck Connors) & Midas (Vic Tayback, 1973)

70s Commercials: St. Joseph Aspirin For Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Milk Of Magnesia, BeautyRest (1974)

Posted on July 5, 2022 by David Moore

Welcome back. Let’s take a TV walk through the year 1974. On display, we’ve got commercials for St. Joseph Aspirin for Children, Campbell’s Chunky Soup, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia, and Simmons BeautyRest Mattresses (with Meredith MacRae).

I remember being given St. Joseph Aspirin when I was a kid. I had forgotten it was orange flavor but that memory came right back upon viewing.

ST. JOSEPH ASPIRIN FOR CHILDREN COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{St. Joseph Aspirin for Children commercial featuring a mother and daughter. Spot aired March 1974.}

CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY SOUP COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Campbell’s Chunky Soup commercial featuring Sirloin Burger & Chicken varieties and a hungry family. Spot aired March 1974.}

PHILLIPS’ MILK OF MAGNESIA COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia laxative commercial featuring ‘confused’ Sue calling Sarah. Spot aired February 1974.}

BEAUTYREST MATTRESS COMMERCIAL (MEREDITH MACRAE, 1974)

_{Simmons BeautyRest mattress commercial starring Meredith MacRae (‘My Three Sons,’ ‘Petticoat Junction’). Spot aired October 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Ford Wagons, Kellogg’s Special K, Yellow Pages, Geritol (1973)

More Campbell’s: Saturday 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)

More Simmons: 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

Holiday Repeat: ‘4th Of July Parade’ Sing-A-Long (1976)

Posted on July 4, 2022 by David Moore

_{‘There’s a happy celebration in each town across the nation…’ (Rankin/Bass, 1976)}

A very happy Independence Day Bionic friends! Let’s turn the time-clock back and revisit a post celebrating the day; Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976).

“On this island, every day is the 4th of July!”

Happy 4th of July to all who are celebrating at home and abroad! To get us in the proper mood, here’s “The 4th of July Parade” song from Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.

_{‘…At the 4th of July Parade!’ (Rankin/Bass, 1976)}

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year first aired in December of 1976 (topping off the Bicentennial celebrations). In the clip below you can hang out with Ben Franklin, Rudolph and the Baby New Year. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Music arranged & conducted by Maury Laws. Let the festivities begin!

‘THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE’ FROM ‘RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR’ (1976)

More Rankin/Bass: Funshine Friday: Rankin/Bass – ‘Festival Of Family Classics’ (1973)

More 4th of July: 4th of July, 1972

70s Commercials: Ford Wagons, Kellogg’s Special K, Yellow Pages, Geritol (1973)

Posted on July 1, 2022 by David Moore

Happy Friday and Fourth of July weekend! Those following closely may have guessed that the commercials on view today aired in 1973. Tap them play buttons and enjoy vintage spots for the Ford Country Squire wagon, Kellogg’s Special K cereal, the Yellow Pages (with Lou Brock), and Geritol.

FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE ‘TEST DRIVE’ COMMERCIAL (1973)