Budweiser? Publisher’s Clearing House? Nope, this time around it’s a Ford commercial. (Summer, 1979)

“A Ford deal may be your best deal.”

On this Father’s Day, let’s view a pair of celebrity-hosted spots for Ford.

Firstly, Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian (and his wife, Katie) extoll the virtues of Ford wagons in February, 1976. After that, everyone’s favorite spokesperson, Ed McMahon hosts a Ford clearance sale in the summer of 1979.

Previously on 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)