Two Pintos trot onto a field…
“Pinto – the little carefree car from Ford.”
Two spots from Ford for this Sunday. First up, a sweet little pony prances about for the Ford Pinto 3-Door Runabout.
After that, a commercial featuring some stop-motion animation for the Country Squire wagon. Both spots aired in August of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: H. Salt Fish & Chips & Ponderosa Restaurants (1976)
Fun fish fare for friendly families.
“You sure know your fish!”
How goes your weekend? Is it time for lunch or dinner? If so, might I suggest a visit to either H. Salt Fish & Chips or the Ponderosa? Watch these two spots from January of 1976 and decide for yourself.
Previously on 70s Spots: Right Guard (Tom Selleck, 1971)
A youthful Tom Selleck contemplates his antiperspirant.
“Fire yours and hire ours.”
Happy Friday the 13th! Never fear, to help keep you dry today, I have two spots for Right Guard deodorant. Under the right arm, we have a commercial from August 1971 starring a young Tom Selleck. Under the left arm, another spot in the same ad campaign.
I recognize the faces and voices of the other actors, but can’t put a name to them. Feel free to help identify these folks in the comments.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Adventures Of The Wilderness Family’ & ‘Goodbye Norma Jean’ (1976)
More Tom Selleck at Bionic Disco: Tom Selleck for Close-Up toothpaste (1977)
Wilderness Family portrait.
“The best motion picture you will see this year.”
Well, it’s all subjective, I guess. On the projector today, we have two lesser-remembered movies and their TV promos. First, The Adventures of the Wilderness Family.
After that, a story of Marilyn Monroe’s early years in Goodbye Norma Jean. Both TV trailers aired in January of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Pepsi & Gatorade (1970)
The logo with ‘a lot to give.’
“You’ve got a lot to live – and Pepsi’s got a lot to give!”
Two drinkable commercials today from December of 1970. The first course contains a bottle of Pepsi. The second course features an early splash of Gatorade. Peek hard and you’ll see the “Stokley – Van Camp” logo (the product’s first producer) on the Gatorade bottle.
The source volume on these is a bit low, so you may want to boost your sound a bit.
Previously on 70s Spots: 9-Lives & Bran Chex (1977)
Handsome, debonair, and finicky – it’s Morris the Cat!
“Nutritious foods cats really like.”
Here’s world-renowned feline, Morris the Cat, for 9-Lives cat food. This classic 70s mascot is voiced by actor, John Irwin.
After the 9-Lives spot, we have the introduction of Purina’s human food, Bran Chex. Both commercials aired in May of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch’ & ‘Partridge Family’ Promos (1971)