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70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré & Arrow (1978)

Posted on July 25, 2016 by David Moore

Larry Dallas for Volaré
(aka Richard Kline, 1978).

“Meet the Plymouth Arrows for ’78.”

Two spots for Plymouth today. First up, William Christopher (M*A*S*H) and Richard Kline (Three’s Company) appear in a spot for Volaré. If you can identify the third actor, who looks familiar, but I just can’t place him, please let me know.

After that, a spot for the Plymouth Arrow featuring a jingle version of Harry Nilsson’s “Me and My Arrow.” Both commercials aired in April of 1978.

*Update: Bionic Disco YouTube viewer, deputay, has identified the third actor as Freeman King. Thank you!

Plymouth Volaré ‘TV Stars’ Commercial, 1978

Plymouth ‘Me & My Arrow’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)

70s Spots: Polaroid Big Shot (1971)

Posted on July 24, 2016 by David Moore

Good gravy, that’s a large camera.
(Polaroid commercial, 1971)

“Every shot this camera takes is a close-up portrait.”

It’s time to snap a few close-up pics with Polaroid’s massive Big Shot Land Camera. If you can lift it – you can take some very lovely portraits. The spot aired in December of 1971.

Polaroid Big Shot Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: English Leather Lime Cologne (1971)

More Polaroid at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #502: Polaroid Land Camera (1973)

70s Spots: English Leather Lime Cologne (1971)

Posted on July 23, 2016 by David Moore

All her men wear English Leather. ‘Every one of them.’

“They know I dig English Leather Lime so they pour it on.”

Afternoon, Seventies commercials fans. Today, I’ve got an English Leather Lime cologne spot for you. The commercial aired in December of 1971. Pour it on.

English Leather Lime Cologne Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Breyers Strawberry Yogurt (1978)

70s Spots: Breyers Strawberry Yogurt (1978)

Posted on July 21, 2016 by David Moore

I’m getting a kind of grown-up Cindy Brady vibe here.
(Breyers commercial, 1978)

“Real yogurt. At its best.”

Here’s an all natural Breyers Strawberry Yogurt commercial for your breakfast or lunchtime pleasure. The spot aired in April of 1978.

Breyers Strawberry Yogurt Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Cup-A-Soup (1972)

70s Spots: Lipton Tea & Cup-A-Soup (1972)

Posted on July 18, 2016 by David Moore

Putting on the kettle and brewing up some ice tea. How quaint!
(Lipton commercial, 1972)

“When Lipton blows the whistle – you’re gonna have some great iced tea!”

Happy Summer Monday all! Let’s start the week off with a pair of Lipton spots. First, the kettle whistle blows and it’s time to drop what you’re doing and start chilling up a glass of iced tea.

Second, a faux cooking show (a Galloping Gourmet take-off perhaps?) with a Cup-a-Soup presentation. “Beef-Flavor Noodle” anyone? Both commercials aired in May of 1972.