70s Spots: Yamaha Motorcycles (1979)

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Oh yeah!

“Every time we race – we learn more about how to build you a better motorcycle.”

Here’s two sleek and sexy Yamaha motorcycle commercials from February of 1979. In the first spot, you’ll find a variety of racing bikes doing their thing.

After that, you’ll climb onto a “Yamaha Special” in first-person view. Rev ’em up and go!

Yamaha Motorcycle Racing Commercial (1979)

‘Yamaha Specials’ Motorcycle Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Polaroid (Garner & Hartley) & RCA TV (Cicely Tyson) (1977)

More Yamaha at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)

70s Spots: Polaroid (Garner & Hartley) & RCA TV (Cicely Tyson) (1977)

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Jim ‘Maverick’ Rockford says, ‘Get the OneStep!’

“The simplest camera in the world.”

How goes the fledgling weekend? Thanks for checking in for a double dose of nostalgia.

Here’s two spots that aired in October of 1977. First, the famous team of James Garner and Marriette Hartley for the Polaroid OneStep camera. Second, Cicely Tyson for the RCA ColorTrak TV set.

Polaroid OneStep Commercial (Garner & Hartley, 1977)

RCA ColorTrak TV Commercial (Cicely Tyson, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: ’71 Ford LTD (Rod Serling, 1970)

More Polaroid & James Garner at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Polaroid ‘One Step’ commercial with James Garner (1978)

More RCA ColorTrak at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: RCA ColorTrak TV (Samantha Eggar, 1976)

70s Spots: ’71 Ford LTD (Rod Serling, 1970)

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That Serling scowl.

“Ford gives you better ideas.”

Two spots for the 1971 Ford LTD for your pre-weekend celebration. Rod Serling (The Twilight Zone) stars in the first commercial from September of 1970. Serling also provides narration for the second clip from December ’70.

Only…in the Twilight Zone.

’71 Ford LTD Commercial (Rod Serling, 1970)

’71 Ford LTD ‘Noise’ Commercial (1970)

Previously on 70s Spots: Schaefer Beer (George Kennedy, 1978 & Mario Andretti, 1979)

70s Spots: Schaefer Beer (George Kennedy, 1978 & Mario Andretti, 1979)

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Formula ‘more than’ One.

“When you’re having more than one.”

The original Schaefer beer is pretty much gone these days. However, current owners Pabst (the company changed hands a few times) do still supply a few markets with a beer they call “Schaefer.”

Below, you’ll find two Schaefer spots from when the beer was still brewed by the Schaefer family. First George Kennedy (Cool Hand Luke, The Blue Knight) flies into a July 1978 ad. After that, racing champ Mario Andretti cooks up a meal in February of 1979.

Schaefer Beer Commercial (George Kennedy, 1978)

Schaefer Beer Commercial (Mario Andretti, 1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Trailways Bus (Claude Akins) & Speed Stick (1976)

More George Kennedy at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: ‘The Eiger Sanction & ‘Breakout’ (1975)

More Mario Andretti at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: ABC TV Promos & Mario Andretti (1978)

70s Spots: Trailways Bus (Claude Akins) & Speed Stick (1976)

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Mr. Akins, that’s a Greyhound. Hello? Mr. Akins?

“Until you test-ride a Trailways – you’ll never know what the best bus is.”

Here’s Claude “Sheriff Lobo” Akins for Trailways bus lines. When this man speaks, you can’t help but pay attention.

After Mr. Akins, we have a Mennen Speed Stick deodorant commercial. Both commercials aired in January of 1976 (and were likely produced in late ’75). Roll on!

Trailways Bus Commercial (Claude Akins, 1976)

Mennen Speed Stick Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Palmolive Rapid Shave (Chuck McCann, 1970)

More Claude Akins at Bionic Disco: Show Toppers: Claude Akins In ‘Movin’ On’ (1974)

70s Spots: Palmolive Rapid Shave (Chuck McCann, 1970)

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Normally it’s a pie in the face for McCann.

“You won’t want to shave it off.”

Here’s a pair of silly but lovable Palmolive Rapid Shave spots from April of 1970. Actor Chuck McCann (from Far Out Space Nuts and…a million other shows) appears as a traffic cop in the first spot. They’re good, clean fun. Enjoy.

Palmolive Rapid Shave Commercial (Chuck McCann, 1970)

Palmolive Rapid Shave Commercial (1970)

Previously on 70s Spots: Flair Pens ‘Secret Agent’ (1971)

More Chuck McCann at Bionic Disco: Funshine Friday: ‘Far Out Space Nuts’ (1975)