Cutting edge messaging technology from Western Union, 1975.
“Mailgram. Impact of a telegram at a fraction of the cost.”
Here’s an old timey spot for Western Union’s fancy schmancy Mailgram messaging service. The commercial aired in May of 1975.
Kids today with their texting and internets! In my day, we had to phone for a Mailgram…grumble…grumble, etc.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #545: Schick Super II ‘Tortoise & Hare’ (1973)
Forgotten mascots of the 1970s – the Schick Tortoise (1973).
“Once upon a time…”
Fairy tale time. Here’s a commercial for the Schick Super II razor system featuring the famed tortoise and hare. The spot aired in November of 1973. Slow and steady wins the…shave.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #544: Brut Cologne (George Blanda, 1971)
43 year old football star, George Blanda for Brut (1971)
“Aftershave, after shower…after anything.”
With a fresh week underway, we’ll mix things up and cover a wide range of years over the next seven days. To start us off, here’s George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders for Brut cologne. The spot aired in November of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #542, 543: Boeing Jetliner Vacations (1976)
Get snorkeling with Boeing (1976).
“Getting people together.”
We’ll finish off 1976 Week with two humorous spots from Boeing. In the first commercial, romantic hideaways are encouraged. In the second, flying to warm, blue waters is encouraged…on a Boeing Jetliner, of course.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #540, 541: Ford Mustang II Cobra & Maverick (1976)
Here come the Cobras!
(Ford Mustang commercial, 1976)
“The sweet handling Mustang II Cobras!”
Today, we have two Ford commercials in the retro showroom. First, a cool burner for the Mustang II Cobra. After that, a fun comparison featuring the Ford Maverick and the Plymouth Volaré. Both spots aired in December of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #539: ‘Family’ ABC Promo (1976)
Sada Thompson faces another stressful situation in ‘Family’ (1976).
“Drunks need booze and I’m all out…”
A very wonderful Friday to you, Bionic Crew! Here’s a promo for ABC’s drama series, Family.
Somehow, throughout all of these years on the site, I’ve neglected to mention that I had a huge crush on Kristy McNichol when I was a kid. Yep, sure did.
The promo below aired in December of 1976. Unfortunately, dreamy Kristy doesn’t appear in the clip, but it’s a good one anyway. Enjoy!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #538: Shower Massage By Water Pik (1976)