Rotary phone logo! (Continental Insurance commercial, 1970)
“When you’re with us, we’re with you.”
This week, we’ll go year-by-year with the daily commercials. To start us off, here’s a Continental Insurance spot that aired in November of 1970. In it, we find a broken down pie truck and a helpful prison work team.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #490, 491: Animated Insurance (1975)
It’s on the house. (Allstate commercial, 1975)
“Is that what’s troubling you, Bunky?”
Happy lazy Sunday. Today, we’re finishing up 1975 Week with two animated insurance commercials.
First, a spot from Allstate. Second, one for Independent Insurance Agents featuring the voice of comedian, Eddie Lawrence and his Old Philosopher character.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #488, 489: Volkswagen Scirocco & Rabbit (1975)
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)