Chevrolet preps for Bicentennial fever.
“Chevrolet makes sense for America.”
Here we have two commercials for Chevy touting great gas mileage and affordable pricing. First, one for the ’75 Chevelle. Second, one for the Vega Wagon. Both spots aired on the last day of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #547: Hamilton Beach Double Mac (Joe Namath, 1976)
Broadway Joe for Hamilton Beach, 1976.
“Just about anything you want to cook you can cook double-quick.”
This weekend, why not pull out the ol’ Hamilton Beach Double Mac and cook up something twice as fast as normal. Joe Namath thinks it’s the bee’s knees.
The spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #546: Western Union Mailgram (1975)
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Cutting edge messaging technology from Western Union, 1975.
“Mailgram. Impact of a telegram at a fraction of the cost.”
Here’s an old timey spot for Western Union’s fancy schmancy Mailgram messaging service. The commercial aired in May of 1975.
Kids today with their texting and internets! In my day, we had to phone for a Mailgram…grumble…grumble, etc.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #545: Schick Super II ‘Tortoise & Hare’ (1973)
Forgotten mascots of the 1970s – the Schick Tortoise (1973).
“Once upon a time…”
Fairy tale time. Here’s a commercial for the Schick Super II razor system featuring the famed tortoise and hare. The spot aired in November of 1973. Slow and steady wins the…shave.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #544: Brut Cologne (George Blanda, 1971)
43 year old football star, George Blanda for Brut (1971)
“Aftershave, after shower…after anything.”
With a fresh week underway, we’ll mix things up and cover a wide range of years over the next seven days. To start us off, here’s George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders for Brut cologne. The spot aired in November of 1971.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #542, 543: Boeing Jetliner Vacations (1976)
Get snorkeling with Boeing (1976).
“Getting people together.”
We’ll finish off 1976 Week with two humorous spots from Boeing. In the first commercial, romantic hideaways are encouraged. In the second, flying to warm, blue waters is encouraged…on a Boeing Jetliner, of course.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #540, 541: Ford Mustang II Cobra & Maverick (1976)