VD Public Service Announcements (1970s)

Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. This is a series of public service announcements aimed at raising awareness about the rising epidemic of venereal diseases, specifically gonorrhea and syphilis, in the United States during the 1970s. Through a mix of musical jingles, statistics, and appearances by celebrities like Richard Roundtree, Rob Reiner, and Steuart Whitman, the segments emphasize that VD is a widespread health issue that affects people from all backgrounds, including teenagers and suburban residents. The film works to dispel common myths—such as the belief that the disease is transmitted through public toilets or household items—and strongly encourages viewers to seek confidential, free testing and treatment from private physicians or local health departments to break the cycle of infection. Keywords: Public Health, Venereal Disease, VD, Sexually Transmitted Infections, STI Awareness, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Health Education, Medical PSA, 1970s, Confidentiality, Disease Prevention, Texas Medical Association, Richard Roundtree, Rob Reiner