‘Doc Pinto’ to the rescue!
(Ford commercial, 1972)
“When you get back to basics, you get back to Ford.”
As I haven’t quite got a full month’s worth of winter holiday commercials ready to go, the next few will be “normal” spots. After that, it’ll be all-winter – all the way through December.
The Ford Pinto spot below features a country doctor making his rounds and it aired in November of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: JCPenney Holiday Fabrics (1972)
The holidays are approaching. Time to dress up like a 1900s granny.
(JCPenney commercial, 1972)
“Sew up a sensation this holiday season.”
Geez, is it December already? I’d better start rolling out the holiday-related 70s Spots.
Here’s one for JCPenney’s line of holiday fabrics – just right for sewing up a nice Holly Hobby dress. The commercial aired in November of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’78 Ford Mustang II (1977)
Great Ghia! That’s a close one!
(Ford Mustang commercial, 1977)
“This is a great time to go Mustang!”
Grab a 30-second look at the all-new 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia. It’s enough to make a knife-thrower’s assistant quit her job!
The spot aired in November of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Panasonic Cassette Recorder (1977)
The cassette tape recorder for infants.
(Panasonic commercial, 1977)
“Take a picture of a voice.”
Cassette tapes are hot right now, so let’s take a look back at the magic of portable tape recorders. This spot from Panasonic aired in November of 1977.
As a kid I went around recording all sorts of voices and music on portable recorders. A few tapes of which have actually survived. (That reminds me – I’ve gotta transfer those things to digital files one of these days.)
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré Wagon (1976)
‘The new small wagon with the accent on comfort and economy.’
(Plymouth Volaré commercial, 1976)
“Economy with comfort. Now you can find both.”
Here’s super-smooth singer Sergio Franchi again with another stylish Plymouth Volaré commercial. This one takes a look at the Volaré wagon. The spot aired in January of 1976 and was produced in ’75.
Previously on 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ (1976)
Take yourself back to a time when this said ‘luxury.’
“The new small car with the accent on comfort.”
Here’s internationally-renowned singer Sergio Franchi presenting the new Plymouth Volaré. You remember these spots, don’t you? This one aired in January of 1976 (produced in ’75).
“Volare! Woah-oh…”
Previously on 70s Spots: JCPenney ‘Mr. Dynamite’ (1972)