Not just hot wind. (Volkswagen Scirocco commercial, 1975)
“The hot one.”
Two spots in the showroom now for Volkswagen. Firstly, we find the Scirocco speeding across the desert (in its second year of production). Second, one for the Rabbit featuring Road & Track magazine accolades. Both commercials aired in May of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #487: Tegrin Medicated Shampoo (1975)
Hey, Tegrin Man!
“Get to the root of your problem dandruff.”
Here’s a spot for Tegrin Medicated Shampoo that aired in November of 1975. Parted hair and turtle neck in full effect! (And not a flake in sight).
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #486: Adult Strength Anacin (1975)
Well, which is it? “As directed” or “As needed”?
“Anacin adds an extra ingredient not found in the others.”
Got a headache? Then this spot for Adult Strength Anacin aspirin will be right up your medicine cabinet. The commercial aired in November of 1975. Watch it twice and call me in the morning.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #485: Sprint Car Wax (1975)
70s character actors for Sprint car wax, 1975
“Wiping and shining!”
Here’s actor, Rick Hurst again (in the striped shirt). This time he appears in a spot for Sprint car wax. I recognize the other actor, but am drawing a blank on his name. I know someone will fill me in. Please do.
The commercial aired in July of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #484: STP Oil Treatment (1975)
STP surfboard and a California jeep. Must be 1975.
“It helps your oil do a better job.”
Here’s a good look at 1975 Los Angeles, California in this spot for STP Oil Treatment. The commercial aired in November of ’75 and you can catch a look at famed (and long-defunct) drive-in restaurant Tiny Naylors within.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #483: Bell System Telephone ’22 Cents’ (1975)
Bell System raking in the pennies. (1975)
“Dial and save while weekend rates apply.”
A veddy happy, Monday, ‘Bionic pals. This week, let’s stay on a 1975 track. To get us started, here’s a spot for Bell System telephone touting new 22 cent weekend call rates.
I find it interesting that Bell never refers to themselves in the spot. Perhaps so they can use the commercial across the nation where the Bell name might not apply. The spot aired in May of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #481, 482: Sears Paint – Paul Revere & Teddy Roosevelt (1971)