Next scene: Avis agent busted for ‘Unlawful Entry’ and causing a heart attack. (Avis commercial, 1978)

“We try harder – Avis. Avis – we don’t know another way.”

As promised, the 1970s commercials are back at the ‘Disco for weekend visits. Here’s an Avis rent-a-car commercial featuring an agent waking up a sleeping couple. Spot aired in March of 1978. The sleepy actor is Michael Vale of Dunkin’ Donuts fame (and this spot for Wang).

Previously on 70s Spots: Heinz French Fries (1978)