TV Dialing 1970s Commercials #2: Reflections of what we watched, what we bought and what we thought

FredFlix: The World We Knew

[@Lovejazz01]

Wow , the fight against pay tv, I guess we lost that fight years ago, now we pay for everything 😧..

[@theodorerelic2718]

And the funny thing is, we have more "free" channels than we did back then :)

[@Lovejazz01]

@@theodorerelic2718 exactly

[@jehobden]

I think a lot of people are fighting back w/ cord-cutting now.

[@itoo3654]

Almost everything

[@bigtalk2598]

Now I see everything I missed while going to the bathroom back in the day.

[@sirdarklust]

I'm a child of the '70s and remember some of these, but not others. Back then, commercial time was time for the bathroom, or to make a snack. Thanks and take care.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, sirdarklust.

[@Daviticus042]

"Back then"?😉

[@MumboChumbo]

Friend would you be willing to tell us about some of the most memorable commercials of the 70s? Or the ones that bring back the most nostalgia. Thanks in advance, it is for something I'm working on.

[@sirdarklust]

@@MumboChumbo I'm from NYC, so some of the most memorable commercials were local ones, for places like Crazy Eddie, Karl Ehmer's butcher shops, Ginsu knife set, Plato's Retreat swingers' club.

[@ArmpitStudios]

These just make me want to go back to the ‘70s even more. What a time!

[@PolPotsPieHole]

I know.......so glad people take the time to upload this stuff, what memories

[@dariowiter3078]

Me too! It was a far better time than today. ⌚😁

[@Lemmon714_]

Great memories for someone in their 50's.

[@dougmorris9317]

The minute I saw this, had to turn off my computer and watch them on my tv. I just wish I had a GE floor model with simulated woodgrain! These were all wonderful, but my favorite had to be Tins Louise pulling that giant can of Arrid Extra Dry out of purse in that dress shop--"Now with more sodium chlorinate!" SOLD! Thank you Fred for keeping this stuff alive!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@FredFlix]

FredFlix now has more sodium chlorinate too, Doug!

[@Daviticus042]

*aluminum chlorohydrate🙂

[@buya3671]

Another great collection Fred. Glad you found room for the memorably ghastly, "Star Wars Holiday Special."

[@FredFlix]

Don't leave home without it, buya!

[@Daviticus042]

"Fightin' the frizzies, tonight at 11."🙂

[@shehuweaves]

yes, it was always cringeworthy.

[@Lovejazz01]

Tina Louise was so beautiful! ❤😍

[@Stacey7742]

And she just happened to have a can of Arid Extra Dry in her purse while shopping lol.

[@ebrucelikalay9416]

It's nice to see women without there faces injected

[@StudioZ7]

Ask her about what deodorant she uses all you want, just don't call her Ginger!

[@davidcaro8217]

Agreed but I still prefer Mary Anne lol

[@dougbrowne9890]

I remember so many of those. Great time to be a pre-teen/teenager. Another hit Fred!

[@wesleyhackney]

I enjoyed seeing the segment on free tV vs Cable never knew there was a battle like that

[@thetraveler2561]

man those were the days......love it....."When a woman is at the wheel".. LOL>

[@Lemmon714_]

Would love to go back in time and show the Budweiser guys what their commercials will be in 2023.

[@riverratrvr9225]

These were great to watch, good times 😊

[@ernestcruz6316]

Love those vintage ads Fred! Kim Basinger is in the ad for Maybelline Fresh and Lovely makeup. Barrie Youngfellow is the kid's mom in the Anacin ad where the kid and Grandma are playing video pong. By the way, Marilyn Cormier in that Bell ad was employed in my hometown, Brockton MA. Danny Wells from the Mario Bros. TV show is the main performer in that Kmart ad, and Johnny Haymer from MASH makes an appearance too.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks, Ernest.

[@FIREBRAND38]

3:31 Mr Dirt was played by the late great Ronny Graham. Among his many credits he appeared in a number of Mel Brooks movies and even worked on the screenplays for Brooks' films _To Be Or Not To Be_ and _Spaceballs._

[@rstyeast73]

Yeah, he played the priest in Spaceballs.

[@FIREBRAND38]

@@rstyeast73 Yeah and Oedipus in History of the World Part I. I didn't want to go into the whole filmography because he has so many credits.

[@TheMollyPitchers]

I've been watching your channel for about five years. It gets better & better. Thanks for all the hard work!! 👍💯

[@FredFlix]

Much appreciated, TMP!

[@tigre7739]

TVs were crafted works of art, Polyester was King, imagination was coveted. I remember alot of these and enjoyed watching alotb of the shows advertised. I could hardly wait each week to watch the Bionic Woman and Six Million Dollar Man, and was totally captivated by Star Wars at the time. I'll admit now, they seem way 'cheesey', but back then it was a lot of fun. Compared to now though, it all does seem like a long time ago in some other Galaxy far, far away! Thanks for the wonderful transport Fred!😃

[@brianarbenz1329]

Think what the $6 million dollar man costs in today’s money.

[@amandawong7005]

I almost by habit fast forwarded thru commercials. 😂

[@williamhild1793]

I remember just about all of these. Good lord, am I REALLY that old? :)

[@kat35lulu88]

Yes and I am too!!!!

[@rcdoodles6214]

I’m nostalgic seeing that United Airlines DC-8. Miss getting actual meals on board! Thanks for this great video. These were all fun and fascinating clips from bygone days.

[@TheAccessoryGirl]

These bring back more memories from my childhood and preteen years, thank you Fred! 🥰

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, TAG.

[@jehobden]

Another nice set, Fred! 3:31 - Ronny Graham was a consultant, writer & actor on MASH. In fact, he had a nice guest-starring role in "Your Hit Parade", which he wrote, as a drunk blood donor who hated needles. 5:31 - Though I missed it & don't really care that I did, that Star Wars Holiday Special had to be a unique experience. I think FLYING HIGH had a nice theme tune, even if the show wasn't that good. 7:17 - It's nice that Eve Arden & Gale Gordon had an OUR MISS BROOKS reunion here. 10:00 - I was in the audience for "Lucy Comes to Nashville" & still have a ticket from the show. I think people who attended the other night got a better show than we did. 13:08 - I'm pretty sure that's Johnny Haymer (Sgt. Zale from MASH) as the guy on the telephone pole. I miss K-Mart.

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

I love the fun look back thank you 😊

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Bridget.

[@frankwafer6919]

The good 'ol days! Thanx!😮💯🤍👍!

[@dariowiter3078]

Boy! Some of these wonderful commercials I've haven't seen in years! Thanks for the upload, Fred! 😀😀😀😀😀

[@BELCAN57]

I always loved that K mart commercial.

[@markderoller7645]

Love the six million dolllar man return of bigfoot. Brings back memories

[@ebrucelikalay9416]

I love these commercials. Thank you.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome.

[@luisreyes1963]

Which one was more agonizing to watch: The Star Wars Holiday Special or Bobby Vinton's Rock n' Rollers? Discuss. 🤔 Also, that "Save Free TV" aged well, didn't it? 😥 Thanks, FredFlix.

[@FredFlix]

Both seem equally agonizing for different reasons, Luis!

[@roberttelarket4934]

That older actress from the Anacin commercial was on the I love Lucy episode Lucy Can't Lie.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Thanks Fred as always. 0:01 Longtime Budweiser spokesperson and Johnny Carson's Tonight Show sidekick Ed McMahon. 5:31 Valerie Bertinelli in lower right. 5:33 -5:59 Dick Tufeld on the CBS program prom 11:15 -11:19, 11:25 -11:20 Ernie Anderson on the ABC program promo . 13:08 Character actor Danny Wells singing the praises of Kmart early in his career around 1973 . He would continue to appear in various films and television programs for another 40 years.

[@alangray9117]

Fred thanks so much ❤. Keep em coming. We love it and you too ❤.

[@FredFlix]

Sure thing, Alan.

[@lindaeasley5606]

Lol! The preview for the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

[@Jamiejjb]

This was great. I smiled through all of it remembering those times. Don’t see too many “cool” commercials nowadays.

[@tomklock568]

Thanks. Another trip down memory lane for good or bad!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Tom.

[@edjohnson2192]

I lived long enough to see Budweiser become the Queen of Beers. I hear the new Clydesdales are supposed to be unicorns.

[@heidikersey7280]

Thst what I miss is when the actors/actresses would do variety specials. Awe those were the days of tv. It was something to watch that was entertaining!! I heard alot of my friends say they missed these specials 😮

[@davek5027]

Love it!!!!! I remember it all! Thanks Fred!

[@sonnytoo9077]

Thanks Fred 👍

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome.sonnytoo.

[@matthrivnak6572]

TV was so much better in the 70' s and 80's, they hardly advertise anything anymore!

[@tracymurray6840]

I had watched Bobby Vinton's weekly variety show in the seventies as a kid, but I did not know about his Rock and Roller special for ABC, probably for the best.

[@sherryhannah9262]

@tracymurray6840 Mimi my grandmother papa’s mother she liked Bobby Vinton and the Monkees I hope you will reply to this

[@Ij-jan]

Great video thank you

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, l j.

[@dace938]

Thanks again Fred ! I love being 69 years old. This stuff is gold. VERY interesting pay TV vs. free 'ad"

[@PressedSteel1919]

I miss that time.

[@albinklein7680]

I don't know anybody who doesn't....

[@RSEFX]

French horns, happy chorus singing, giddy smiles, major chords....so much the sound of '70's commercials and tv shows! Immediately recognizable as relics of that era. Funny that last spot about "women behind the wheel"/sign of those times. Fun collectioin reminding me of why I didn't watch tv at that time (but also reminds us that things don't have to be as constantly grim and "street" as our entertainment is nowadays.

[@jchow5966]

Thank you for the memories and cultural history!!!!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very nice collection Fred.

[@Portugal2025]

From the creators of Donny and Marie- 7 words that portend dread

[@SteveCarras]

Not from a lot of us ❤

[@marthawelch4289]

Wow, I never bought any of the name brand products as shown in the commercials nor did I watch any of those TV shows. There was less time to watch TV. Life changed during college, marriage, getting involved in various social activities, and working in a field where we left not at a specific time but when the problems were solved. In connections to the commercials in the video, I did get an offer from SW Bell to work on that switching equipment and another offer from Bell Labs to do "stuff". I am glad that I didn't take either. Even then that switching equipment looked pretty old. And the hiring VP from Bell Labs seemed too interested in when I was going to get pregnant, quit, and never return to work since I had gotten what every Southern girl was after - my Mrs. Degree! Turns out that I didn't have to watch "Dallas" because I ended up accepting a job and living there. Let's just say that it really was a playground for the rich. I think that tire ad is from the mid 70's. I remember being amused. More stellar work, Fred!

[@FredFlix]

I enjoyed your comment, Martha.

[@marthawelch4289]

@@FredFlix Thanks, Fred!

[@melaniemills4505]

Loved Kissing Potion, but hated when the little plastic roller ball came loose and you ended up with a gooey, sticky mess in the bottom of your purse. 😒

[@noreenmacuga1866]

Kissing potion! That and Gee, your hair smells terrific shampoo! Thanks for the great memories Fred 🥰

[@eandatoo]

I’ve just subscribed. I grew up with all of these commercials when I was a little kid in the 70s. Brings back fond memories of seeing the world through a simpler lens. Thanks Fred!

[@dennisdeleo74]

“ Anheuser-Busch ?” … “ Fine thank you, and how’s yours?”

[@dennisdeleo74]

Sorry about that one Fred

[@dennisdeleo74]

I sat behind Catherine Shaughnessy in homeroom

[@joeyvocals71696]

Well Mr. Fred, you have done it again . Masterful job! My grandparents remembered all of this video. I told them I have not heard from you in awhile , they feel you are busy , me too.. Best to you, Joey amd whole family , in Cleveland .

[@FredFlix]

Thank you, Joey, to you and your wonderful family.

[@Daviticus042]

3:31 Special Guest Villain: Ronny Graham as Mr. Dirt.😉 5:31 "Fightin' the frizzies, tonight at 11."🙂 7:59 Animation is a Hell of a drug.🤪 14:29 Aw, she thinks she's people!😂

[@johnmccree8941]

Pay tv... cable in my area 72...73... was 5 dollars a month when it started.

[@BeliaLastes]

Thank you Fred for these nostalgic commercials, I grew up seeing them as a small child 😊❤

[@merce10554]

Hi, there! I've just got back from vacation where I disconnected from YT while feeling a little guilty the whole time though. Anyway, loved this. Will we get the chance of having Ken Berry and the Great American Shoe Store spots? 🤷🏽‍♀️💜🤟

[@FredFlix]

I'd like to say yes, Mercedes, but I've finished making all the volumes (more to be posted) and Ken is nowhere to be found.

[@merce10554]

​@@FredFlixAwww... Well, keep them coming anyway. 💜🤟

[@garyjohnson7133]

How Budweiser has changed.😂😂

[@melokc7257]

Don't be a rumpy.

[@garyjohnson7133]

@@melokc7257 lighten up Francis it was a joke.

[@luisreyes1963]

Now they're owned by a Belgian brewing company. 🇧🇪

[@garyjohnson7133]

@@luisreyes1963 so?

[@thomaschristopher8593]

1:15 is carbon used anymore (other Cc of course - LOL)

[@kevinishikawa393]

THESE TV ADS ARE HELPING ME WITH MY COVID BRAIN FOG AND SUCH I GUESS THIS WHERE K.BASINGER MAY HAVE GOTTEN HER LEG UP AND SADDLED INTO SHOW BIZ!!!!!!!!!

[@JD-bm1sm]

the memories

[@Lovejazz01]

Wow , put the little kids to bed before you watch Flying High😄

[@johnmancini4403]

I watched this whole video while taking a dump. 👍

[@davidcaro8217]

Hey me too! Small world!

[@robertromero8692]

How times have changed for Bud. Curious if Fotomat printed risque pictures.

[@Lovejazz01]

The Bell System, now in 2023 we can take a phone out of our pocket and talk in 5G…

[@ChantelleBrown-fb7gy]

I sooo wanted to be Valerie bertinelli! I was blond and blue she was dark and cute.....I only had her beat in one area! LoL!!!😂

[@zaq55]

@13:09 - Danny Wells ??

[@luisreyes1963]

Yes, it's him.

[@mels7360]

Guess we know how the fight to keep tv free turned out.

[@theresestoulil8500]

When your wife has to drive alone and suddenly is in an episode of Mannix

[@wheeler71]

👍📺 thx

[@LRogersPhoto]

Can you do a TV Dialing 1971?

[@RobinBoBobbin]

I was in junior high school when Kissing Potion lip gloss was a thing.

[@nycheadshotphotography6311]

The beautiful Kim Basinger...

[@davidcaro8217]

Yeah those lips! 💋

[@helenamaree6802]

I was there but I don't remember any of these. Must've been out playing.

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

I remember Maybelline the kissing potion lip gloss i wore at 11

[@brianarbenz1329]

Well Tina Louise certainly should appreciate antiperspirant after all those years on the island without it.

[@Lovejazz01]

Was that last commercial fro the late 60’s or early 70’s? Surely not the from the late 70’s like the rest of them.

[@FredFlix]

I assumed it was '70s.

[@rev.markcarrier1894]

Man: “When a woman’s at the wheel…”. !!

[@jimmiesmith5811]

I forgot about Mr dirt

[@lc2748]

When a woman's at the wheel...😂😂😂😂😂

[@stephen6621]

Not exactly, streaming Internet

[@susanralph274]

proof that we are beyond the event horizon and currently in Hell

[@iamthatguy1169]

I love it when I hear a jingle I haven't heard in 45 years! BankAmericard took me right back and "Come on come on come on and have a Pepsi day I completely forgot about and it was so good to hear again. Everything then seemed to be about being in good spirits. Today it's all about checking the politically correct agenda boxes. the only humor presented is snarky and as they say "Cringe" where men are made to look like fools and the family unit (when represented) looks like some sort of bizarre science experiment! Never a noteworthy jingle either.

[@jimsmailorg]

About first commercial , King of beer has succumbed due to gender transition debacle.

[@mikewest6569]

Xerox commercial is 80s not 70s.

[@sarahlouise7163]

when your wife has to drive alone

[@JonBoltinghouse]

Kissing potion❤ aluminum chlorohydrate ☠️

[@dennis2376]

Must be American, do not remember most of them, except the TV shows.

[@zaq55]

@ 5:33 - Quite simply, one of the worst productions ever on TV

[@luisreyes1963]

It shall forever be referred to as "The TV Special Which Must Not Be Named". 🤫

[@rstyeast73]

Exactly. I don't know who came up with the idea to create a holiday special centered around Star Wars.

[@davidwages9176]

I love the idea of kids in ‘78 seeing that promo and saying “Wow!! It’s got the entire cast of Star Wars and …. wait, what?? … Harvey Korman???”😂

[@zaq55]

@@rstyeast73 TV execs must have thought they should quickly cash in on the Star Wars phenom since it probably wouldn’t last. George Lucas has to get some of the blame too for granting the rights.

[@zaq55]

@@davidwages9176 And Bea Arthur?!? What the hell…