“Test Drive Total Performance.”
It’s time to linger in 1979 for a while. Here’s four vintage spots from the year featuring Dodge Diplomat (if that’s a “hidden” camera I’ll eat my hat), Tender Vittles, Walmart, and BOnz dog treats. Let the memories commence!
’80 DODGE DIPLOMAT CAR COMMERCIAL (1979)
1980 model Dodge Diplomat car commercial featuring a hidden camera testimonial. Spot aired October 1979.
TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (1979)
Tender Vittles cat food commercial featuring a boy bringing home strays. Narration by Joe Sirola. Spot aired March 1979.
VINTAGE WALMART ‘POLYESTER FASHION’ COMMERCIAL (1979)
Walmart commercial featuring polyester fabrics and an ‘Inflation Buster’ sale. Spot aired February 1979.
BONZ DOG SNACKS COMMERCIAL (1979)
Purina BOnz dog snacks commercial featuring Basset Hounds. The second narrator is Michael Bell. Spot aired December 1979.
Previously on 70s Commercials: RC Cola, Pringles, Zenith Recorder, Glass Plus (1977-78)
More Dodge: Daily 70s Spot #478: Dodge Polaras With Allan Melvin (1971)
More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)
More Walmart: 70s Spots: Vintage Wal-Mart, Honeycomb Cereal