Sears paint – keeping historical homes looking good.
“For great American homes…like yours.”
On this spring Sunday, we wrap-up 1971 week with two spots for Sears Best Exterior Latex Paint.
First we get a look at Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Second, a peek at Teddy Roosevelt’s Long Island Sound abode. Both commercials aired in July of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #479, 480: Texaco Marching Bands & Restrooms (1971)
A groovy lady at a service station. (Texaco commercial, 1971)
“Something a lady really appreciates.”
“Marching Bands & Restrooms”? That’s right! They’re the themes of two Texaco spots from November 1971 on display today.
First up, an extravagant halftime show complete with baton twirlers, fireworks and a marching band. After that, some lovely American scenery and a promise of “clean and neat”restrooms.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #478: Dodge Polaras With Allan Melvin (1971)
Sam the Butcher and Cletus Hogg for Dodge.
“It’s really plush.”
Friday has come around again and it’s April Fool’s Day to boot. Here to celebrate with us are Allan ‘”Brady Bunch” Melvin and Rick “Dukes of Hazzard” Hurst. You’ll find both in this July 1971 spot for Dodge Polaras. No foolin’. Ride on!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #477: GE Television Set (1971)
More Allan Melvin at Bionic Disco: Sam The Butcher For Liquid-Plumr (1973 & ’74)
General Electric’s best for 1971.
“We build every television as if we had to use it ourselves.”
Today, we have a spot for General Electric and their “one-touch color tuning” television set. A bit of 1928 TV history is shown off in this one. The commercial aired in November 1971.
Previously on70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #476: Joe Namath For Hamilton Beach Butter-Up Popper (1971)
Joe knows popcorn. (Hamilton Beach commercial, 1971)
“It’s so automatic I never have to scramble around.”
Here’s something of a commercial classic. At least to my 70s-addled mind. It’s football great, Joe Namath for the Hamilton Beach Butter Up Popper.
The spot aired in November of 1971 and poor ol’ Joe is out of service with a cast on his leg. All he can do is watch football and make heaping bowls of hot buttered popcorn.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #475: Ideal Toys: ‘Class A: Racing’ Model Cars (1971)
Time for a pit stop, Penelope. (Ideal Class A: Racing commercial, 1971)
“No slots. No lanes. And it doesn’t need batteries or electricity.”
Here’s a cool spot from Ideal for the Class A: Racing model car system. You need to make a pit stop with this set and there’s no electricity involved. Pretty sweet. The commercial aired in November of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #474: ‘NFL Strategy’ Board Game (1971)