We’re going to linger in 1976 today and soak up a collection of finely-designed, “comfortable” commercials. First, we have the all-new line-up for Plymouth Volaré featuring spokesperson Sergio Franchi. Following that, it’s Ore-Ida Golden Crinkle fries, United Airlines, and The Perfect Cup.

PLYMOUTH VOLARE LINE-UP COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Chrysler-Plymouth Volaré line-up commercial featuring a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, and a wagon. The spokesperson is singer-entertainer Sergio Franchi. Spot aired January 1976 (likely produced in 1975).}

ORE-IDA FRENCH FRIES COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Ore-Ida Golden Crinkles French Fries commercial featuring a couple at the dinner table. Spot aired March 1976.}

UNITED AIRLINES ‘FREEDOM FARE’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{United Airlines commercial featuring a baker and a ‘Freedom Fare’ offer. Narrator sounds like Burgess Meredith. Spot aired March 1976. *I’m fairly sure (having grown up down the street) this was filmed at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles.}

THE PERFECT CUP ‘COFFEE HISTORY’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{General Foods The Perfect Cup reduced caffeine coffee commercial featuring ‘Milestones in Coffee.’ Narrator may be Karl Weber. Spot aired in 1976.}

Previously on 70s Spots: Tang, Brim, International Coffees, Borden Slices (1974-75)

More Plymouth: 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ (1976)

More Ore-Ida: 70s Commercials: Ore-Ida Tater Tots, Kitten Chow, Bell System, Miller High Life (1976-77)

More United Airlines: 70s Spots: United Airlines To Hawaii & Trailways Bus (1978)