70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

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Ye Olde Timey Spices

“Mister, your ship has just come in!”

A pair of vintage Old Spice commercials for you today. First, we have a fluffy, floating ship made of Old Spice Shave Cream in a spot from October of 1973.

Second, one of my childhood heroes, Larry Csonka (Miami Dolphins) for Old Spice Deodorant. This one aired in late December 1978.

Old Spice Shave Cream Commercial (1973)

Old Spice Deodorant Commercial (Larry Csonka, 1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Mr. Microphone & GTE Phone Mart (1979)

More Larry Csonka at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: ‘Schick Shape’ Commercial With Larry Csonka (1978)

70s Spots: Mr. Microphone & GTE Phone Mart (1979)

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‘Great fun for the whole family!’ (Mr. Microphone, 1979)

“Hey, good lookin’! We’ll be back to pick you up later!”

Today, we take a look at some fancy Seventies technology. First up, RONCO’s Mr. Microphone! This particular spot aired in November of 1979 (and many more times in the years following). The pure cheese factor of this commercial insured it was stuck in the recesses of my mind for about a decade afterwards. I enjoyed quoting lines from it at (non) appropriate moments.

The second spot features the GTE Phone Mart and also aired in November of ’79.

Mr. Microphone Commercial (Ronco, 1979)

GTE Phone Mart Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Mr. Bubble & Mille Bornes Card Game (1974)

70s Spots: Mr. Bubble & Mille Bornes Card Game (1974)

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Mr. Bubble, Western hero

“Take a bath with Mr. Bubble!”

Here’s a classic, animated Mr. Bubble commercial with an Old West theme from September of 1974. I was a fan of ol’ Mr. Bubble and had a few tubfuls of the stuff as a youngster.

After the bubbles, we have a spot from February ’74 for Parker Brothers’ Mille Bornes card game. According to Wikipedia, Mille Bornes means “a thousand milestones.”

Mr. Bubble Animated Commercial (1974)

Mille Bornes Card Game Commercial (Parker Bros., 1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Ice Capades’ (1978) & ‘A Chorus Line’ (1979)

70s Spots: ‘Ice Capades’ (1978) & ‘A Chorus Line’ (1979)

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Not flamingos, but an incredible simulation.
(Ice Capades, 1978)

“A dazzling jubilee of fun and color!”

Let’s take in a show! First, we’ll visit the Ice Capades’ “Magic”-themed extravaganza in a commercial from March 1978. Afterwards, we’ll take our seats for the touring production of A Chorus Line in November of 1979.

‘Ice Capades – Magic’ Commercial (1978)

‘A Chorus Line’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Captain & Tennille’ Show & Avon Cosmetics (1977)

70s Spots: ‘Captain & Tennille’ Show & Avon Cosmetics (1977)

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Daring Daryl Dragon lighting up the screen

“It’s the new 1977 Capt. and Tennille!”

Happy 1977 Day! (Yeah, I just made that up). Here’s a pair of commercials from that double-digit year. First up, a January ABC promo for the Captain & Tennille show. Guest stars include Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., John Byner, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Namath.

Second, an April ’77 commercial for Avon featuring a home visit from the “Avon Lady.”

‘Captain & Tennille’ TV Promo (1977)

Classic ‘Avon Lady’ Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

More Captain & Tennille at Bionic Disco: Music For Monday: Captain & Tennille, ‘Muskrat Love’ (1976)

More Avon at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Avon ‘Tempo’ Fragrance (1978)

70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

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‘I got this fabulous car that drives me out of my mind…’

“It’s incredible – and it’s mine!”

A pair of Ford commercials today that show off the upcoming 1975 models. In spot one, we’re offered four versions of the Mustang II, along with the Southern California lifestyle and a take on the tune “You’re Sixteen.”

In spot two, the Ford Granada drives around what I believe is Palm Springs, California. Both commercials aired in September of 1974.

’75 Ford Mustang II Commercial (1974)

’75 Ford Granada Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)