70s Spots: Jeep CJ-5 & Mustang II (1974)

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‘Jeep CJ-5 – it’s fun to drive!’

“What’cha doin’ on your day off?”

I’ve been absent from the ‘Disco for a few days. Apologies for that. Let’s get things rolling again with two car commercials.

First, a spot for Jeep CJ-5 from January of 1974 (produced in ’73). After that, a Mustang II spot from April ’74. Somewhat ironically, the commercial features a take-off of Melanie’s “What Have They Done To My Song Ma.” They done turned it into a Ford spot! That’s what they done.

Jeep CJ-5 Commercial (1974)

Ford Mustang II ‘Car Of The Year’ Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day’ (1978)

70s Spots: ‘Have A Pepsi Day’ (1978)

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Carbonated memories

“Have a Pepsi day!”

We’re opening two bottles of pop on this fine afternoon. Both of the Pepsi commercials on display here aired in September of 1978. The first features a family birthday party, the second, a catamaran sailing outing. C’mon, c’mon!

‘Have A Pepsi Day!’ Commercial (1978)

‘Pepsi Generation – Sailing’ Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Stroh’s & Olympia Beer (1971 & ’72)

70s Spots: Stroh’s & Olympia Beer (1971 & ’72)

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Stroh’s knows

“From one beer lover to another.”

Time to tap into a pair of early Seventies beer commercials. First, we have a sultry spot for Stroh’s from November of 1972.

After that, one for Olympia beer from January of ’71 (produced in ’70). Anyone else getting thirsty?

Stroh’s Beer Commercial (1972)

Olympia Beer Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Cheyenne (1973) & Trade-Ins (Ron Glass, 1974)

70s Spots: Chevy Cheyenne (1973) & Trade-Ins (Ron Glass, 1974)

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That’s quite a haul

“It never forgets it’s a tough truck.”

Here’s two Chevrolet commercials from the mid-Seventies. First, a Chevy Cheyenne pickup pulls a massive log train in a spot from November of 1973.

Pure Glass

After that, Ron Glass of Barney Miller fame is the spokesperson for Chevy trade-in offers. This one aired in November of ’74.

Chevy Cheyenne Truck Commercial (1973)

’75 Chevrolet ‘Trade-In’ Commercial (Ron Glass, 1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Fashion Time With Bob Griese & Fran Tarkenton (1972)

70s Spots: Fashion Time With Bob Griese & Fran Tarkenton (1972)

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‘Blue, 80!’

“You won’t want to wear them all the time – but you could.”

Football and fashion go together like…well, not a whole lot. Nevertheless, I’ve got two commercials for you today from October of 1972 featuring just that.

First up, Bob Griese of the Miami Dolphins (my childhood favorite team despite growing up in L.A.) in a spot for Sears slacks. Second, Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings for Arrow shirts. Quarterback style on view. Go long!

Sears Slacks Commercial (Bob Griese, 1972)

Arrow ‘Scrambler’ Shirt Commercial (Fran Tarkenton, 1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: British Airways (Robert Morley, 1978) & Space Shuttle (1979)

70s Spots: British Airways (Robert Morley, 1978) & Space Shuttle (1979)

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BA’s hot air service

“British Airways takes more care of you in the sky above and on the earth below.”

A pair of flight-related commercials today. First we have actor Robert Morley in one of the many spots he appeared in for British Airways. This one, featuring a hot air balloon, aired in September of 1978.

After that, a historic spot from Eaton Electronics featuring the Space Shuttle. This one aired in January 1979 and was likely produced in ’78. Take off, eh?

British Airways Commercial (Robert Morley, 1978)

Space Shuttle Commercial (Eaton, 1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Roy Rogers & Ponderosa Restaurants (1970 & ’79)