For nature lovers.
Airwick commercial, 1972
“Like nature in a bottle.”
Airwick would like to bring the fresh scent of nature to your home – just raise the tab out of the bottle and enjoy. The spot aired in May of 1972. Floating bubble not included.
Previously on 70s Spots: Bumble Bee Tuna (1979)
Sorry, Charlie, this ain’t your brand.
(Bumble Bee Tuna commercial, 1979)
“It’s so good you can eat it plain.”
Happy Monday! Let’s dive into a new week where we’ll feature a daily batch of Seventies commercials from a variety of years.
We’ll get started with one for Bumble Bee Tuna. The spot below aired in November of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Barbara Walters For Protein 21 Hairspray (1972)
It’s Ba Ba Wa Wa!
“Protein 21 holds with body.”
Here’s Barbara Walters promoting Protein 21 hairspray while leading into a commercial break on NBC’s The Today Show. The spot aired in May of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: Cobbie Cuddlers Shoes (1979)
‘How many pairs of shoes do you own?’
(Cobbie Cuddlers commercial, 1979)
“Shoes you can live in.”
Who remembers Cobbie Cuddlers shoes? I had completely forgotten until this spot jogged my memory. The commercial aired at the tail end of the Seventies, in November of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré & Arrow (1978)
Larry Dallas for Volaré
(aka Richard Kline, 1978).
“Meet the Plymouth Arrows for ’78.”
Two spots for Plymouth today. First up, William Christopher (M*A*S*H) and Richard Kline (Three’s Company) appear in a spot for Volaré. If you can identify the third actor, who looks familiar, but I just can’t place him, please let me know.
After that, a spot for the Plymouth Arrow featuring a jingle version of Harry Nilsson’s “Me and My Arrow.” Both commercials aired in April of 1978.
*Update: Bionic Disco YouTube viewer, deputay, has identified the third actor as Freeman King. Thank you!
Previously on 70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)
Good gravy, that’s a large camera.
(Polaroid commercial, 1971)
“Every shot this camera takes is a close-up portrait.”
It’s time to snap a few close-up pics with Polaroid’s massive Big Shot Land Camera. If you can lift it – you can take some very lovely portraits. The spot aired in December of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: English Leather Lime Cologne (1971)
More Polaroid at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #502: Polaroid Land Camera (1973)