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(‘Temperatures Rising,’ 1972)
“James Whitmore finds his temperature rising…”
Temperatures Rising ran on ABC from September 1972 to August 1974. The promo below aired not long after the sitcom’s debut in November of ’72.
The show was later retooled for 1973 (The New Temperatures Rising Show) and Paul Lynde took over as lead doc.
Previously on 70s Spots: Salvo Detergent (1970)
A clean shot has been fired.
(Salvo commercial, 1970)
“Mommy lets me drop them in the washing machine.”
Here’s a fun, anachronistic spot for Salvo detergent. I’m not sure if the actor here is portraying a nosy neighbor or mother-in-law, but I do know that she’s the bee’s knees. If you can identify her (I recognize her face from sitcoms of the era), please let me know in the comments.
The commercial aired in October of 1970.
Previously on 70s Spots: Cascade ‘Spotless’ (1970)
Would you buy ‘Clora-sheen’ from this man?
(Cascade commercial, 1970)
“Be a spotless homemaker.”
In 1970, many of the commercials appearing on the tube still seemed like they were pulled straight out of the 60s. Heck, this one for Cascade detergent may have even been produced in ’69. I’m not sure, but I can tell you it aired in October of 1970.
Seeing spots? Run it through the rinse!
Previously on 70s Spots: CBS Promos – ‘Logan’s Run’ & ‘Rhoda’ (1977)
A pre-‘Taxi’ Judd Hirsch on ‘Rhoda,’ 1977
“You gotta be there!”
Here we have two cheesy and flavorful CBS promos from the fall of 1977. First up, one for the short-lived Logan’s Run TV series starring Gregory Harrison. After that, a spot for Rhoda featuring Judd Hirsch as Rhoda’s romantic interest, Mike. Both commercials aired in November ’77.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Louis Armstrong’ Exxon (Bicentennial, 1976)
More Logan’s Run at Bionic Disco: Trailer Tuesday: ‘Logan’s Run’ (1976)
More Rhoda at Bionic Disco: TV Time: ‘Rhoda’ Intro (1974)
More Judd Hirsch at Bionic Disco: Judd Hirsch for JCPenney Polyester Slacks (1972)
‘He transcended politics and language…’
(Louis Armstrong Bicentennial Exxon commercial, 1976)
“The Spirit of Achievement is the Spirit of America.”
Here’s a Bicentennial spot from Exxon featuring the great Louis Armstrong and his classic version of “What a Wonderful World.” The commercial aired in early January of 1976 and was produced in ’75.
Previously on 70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Jaws’ (Billy Van, 1976)
Don’t say ‘beer,’ say ‘shark’!
(Colt 45 commercial, 1976)
“A completely unique experience.”
During Jaws‘ popularity explosion, Colt 45 produced this spot for their long-running series of commercials featuring comedian, Billy Van. The spot was produced in 1975 and this one aired in January of ’76. Don’t drink the water!?!
Previously on 70s Spots: Santa Anita Race Track (Ruth Buzzi, 1971)
More Colt 45 Featuring Billy Van at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #494: Colt 45 ‘Hockey’ (Billy Van, 1972)