Saturday 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer & Brylcreem (1972)

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Jim is sporting the Brylcreem bounce. (Brylcreem commercial, October 1972)

Jim is sporting the Brylcreem bounce. (Brylcreem commercial, October 1972)

“A little dab of Brylcreem on your hair gives you the Brylcreem bounce.”

Here’s two fun spots from the fall of 1972. The first, a Brylcreem commercial from October ’72, features a fellow called Jim and a Beach Boys-style jingle. Does anyone still use Brylcreem? It first appeared in the 1920s and is still available today.

After that, enjoy an Alka-Seltzer spot from November ’72 with a weekly poker game theme.

Brylcreem ‘Bounce’ Commercial, 1972

Alka-Seltzer ‘Poker Game’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Holiday Inn & Skittle Bowl

Rad Ads: Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle (1971)

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Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. ('Popular Science' magazine, November 1971)

Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971)

“Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.”

Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine.

(Source: Popular Science)

Previously on Rad Ads: ‘The Owl And The Pussycat’

Sunday 70s Spots: Holiday Inn & Skittle Bowl (1970)

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The hotel manager may be a bit overzealous. (Holiday Inn commercial, 1970)

The hotel manager may be a bit overzealous. (Holiday Inn commercial, 1970)

“Every three days a brand new Holiday Inn opens up.”

Here’s two great spots from 1970 for your Sunday. We begin with an (over?)eager manager on the opening day of a new Holiday Inn. After that, a Skittle-Bowl championship from Aurora.

Both commercials aired 45 years ago, in November of 1970.

Holiday Inn “Warm Welcome’ Commercial, 1970

Skittle-Bowl ‘Championship’ Commercial, 1970

Previously on 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)

Saturday 70s Spots: Gillette’s ‘Dry Look’ (1972 & ’75)

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Wet or Dry? (Gillette commercial, 1974)

Wet or Dry? (Gillette commercial, 1974)

“C’mon hero. Get rid of that wet look.”

Happy weekend, Bionic pals! Today, we have two spots for Gillette’s after shampoo hair control product known as “The Dry Look.”

Firstly, a commercial from October of 1972 featuring a fellow with a bucket over his head. After that, one that aired in July of 1975 (but was produced much earlier in ’74) with Dick Tracy, Clark Kent and Captain Marvel. Shazam!

Gillette ‘Dry Look’ Commercial, 1972

Gillette ‘Comic Book – Dry Look’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

Rad Ads: ‘The Owl And The Pussycat’ (1970)

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'The Owl And The Pussycat' ('New York' magazine, November 02 1970)

‘The Owl And The Pussycat’ (‘New York’ magazine, November 02 1970)

“…No longer a story for children.”

Starring Barbra Streisand and George Segal with a screenplay by Buck Henry. The Owl And The Pussycat originally appeared in the November 02 1970 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Rad Ads: Huffy ‘Adventure’ Bike (1970)

Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

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Extreme Close-Up!! (1970)

Extreme Close-Up!! (1970)

“You never know when you’re going to be up close.”

Happy Sunday! On-tap today, we’ve got a pair of Close-Up commercials from November 1970.

First, you’ll find a swingin’ party packed with beautiful minglers. (Yes, “minglers.” That is now a word.) After that, a bride and a wedding guest with no concept of personal space.

Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Party’ Commercial, 1970

Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Bride’ Commercial, 1970

Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)