70s Spots: ’80 Ford Trucks (1979)

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Ford – ready to haul the ’80s.

“The first new truck of the ’80s.”

Here’s two Ford spots from the end of the Seventies with the Eighties knocking right on the door.

First a Ford Pickup truck commercial featuring a light bulb-smashing test. (Hint: the truck wins). After that, a commercial featuring the complete Ford truck line-up for 1980. Mediums and big rigs included! Both commercials aired in December of 1979. Truck on.

’80 Ford Pickup Truck Commercial (1979)

1980 Ford Truck Line-Up Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Schick ’17 Barbers’ (1970) & ‘Demolition Derby’ (1971)

70s Spots: Schick ’17 Barbers’ (1970) & ‘Demolition Derby’ (1971)

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Smooth operator.

“You’ve gotta feel it to believe it.”

A pair of mildly humorous spots for Schick Super Chromium razor blades are in the grooming chair today. First, we find 17 barbers being shaved with the same razor. Crikey!

Second, a wild man shaves himself inside a Demolition Derby car. Cut to the chase below.

Schick ’17 Barbers’ Commercial (1970)

Schick ‘Demolition Derby’ Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

70s Spots: Lancers Wine (Franklin Cover, 1970) & Gallo Wine (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

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Mr. Cover prefers it straight from the bottle.

“For the good life.”

Let’s tip back a few with commercials for Lancers and Gallo wine. The first glass features Franklin Cover (The Jeffersons) for Lancers and aired in September of 1970.

The second glass stars Peter Ustinov (Logan’s Run) for Ernest & Julio Gallo and aired in November of 1974. “Yes.”

Lancers Wine Commercial (Franklin Cover, 1970)

Gallo Wine Commercial (Peter Ustinov, 1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Friendship Service’ (1974)

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70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Friendship Service’ (1974)

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Flying the somewhat friendly skies.

“The friendly skies of your land.”

A pair of United Airlines commercials today from November of 1974. Both spots highlight the airline’s “Friendship Service” focusing on speed and friendly service. Have a look-see.

United Airlines ‘Friendship Service’ Commercial (1974)

United Airlines ‘Reservations’ Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

More United Airlines at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #432: United Airlines (1978)

70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

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Johnny Brown’s got the Write stuff.

“Write on, brothers! Write on!”

Two commercials rolling out today from the fall of 1973. First, check out a Paper Mate pens musical number featuring Johnny Brown from Laugh-In and Good Times.

After that, whip out your Diners Club card for a bit of “executive credit” history. Paper Mate aired in September ’73. Diners Club in October ’73.

Paper Mate ‘Write On!’ Commercial (Johnny Brown, 1973)

Diners Club Card Commercial (1973)

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Torino & Gran Torino (1970 & ’71)

70s Spots: Ford Torino & Gran Torino (1970 & ’71)

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Here comes 1971!

“Make it better – then price it lower.”

Two spots now for Ford’s Torino line. Start off with a look at the ’71 Torino in a spot from September of 1970. After that, fancy things up a bit with the introduction of the ’72 Gran Tornio in a spot from November 1971.

’71 Ford Torino Commercial (1970)

’72 Ford Gran Torino Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Sony Betamax Vs. RCA VHS (1978)