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)
Ron Carey is JCPenney’s ‘Mr. Dynamite.’
“Doesn’t look like much does he? But, wait…”
High Fashion time! Here’s a JCPenney knit shirt spot featuring “Mr. Dynamite” aka actor Ron Carey of Barney Miller fame.
The commercial aired in November of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’71 Mercury Montego (1970)
The all-singing, all-dancing Mercury Montego for 1971!
“Step up, everybody ’cause here she comes – Mercury Montego for ’71!”
Yesterday we took a look at the Mercury Comet for ’71. Today, we have the ’71 Mercury Montego. This spot, which aired in October of 1970, features a mighty dance number, so feel free to tap your feet as it rolls along.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’71 Mercury Comet (1970)