The Hager Brothers for JCPenney, 1979.
“The big difference between us and them is the pocket…and the price.”
Alrighty, then! It’s a fresh new week so let’s go with a 1979 thing for the next seven days.
To get the commercials underway, here’s The Hager Brothers (best-known for being regulars on Hee-Haw) for JCPenney Plain Pockets Jeans. The spot aired in December of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #517, 518: GM’s Mr. Goodwrench (1978)
In a slump with a ka thump? Mr. Goodwrench says don’t be a chump!
“Mr. Goodwrench understands your GM car…”
The end of another week has come around again, so let’s wrap up our ’77-’78 thing with two spots for GM’s Mr. Goodwrench.
First, we find a driver complaining of a “ka thump” sound coming from his car. After that, multiple Mr. Goodwrench’s appear in some sort of cloning accident. Both commercials aired in September of 1978.
*Update: Thanks to YouTube viewer, wynchevy09 for letting me know Mr. Goodwrench is portrayed by actor, Barry Coe.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #515, 516: Ford Futura & Granada (1977)
Ford…in SPAAAACE!!
“A dramatic combination of styling & technology for 1978…and beyond.”
Two spots for Ford today. Firstly, a space age commercial for the 1978 Ford Futura featuring the 2001 theme. Second, a spot for Ford Granada with a side-by-side comparison to the Mercedes 280SE. So cutting edge it hurts!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #514: McDonald’s Big Mac ‘Road Work’ Commercial (1978)
A Big Mac for the road.
(McDonald’s commercial, 1978)
“We do it all for you.”
An extremely pleasant Friday to one and all! Here’s a McDonald’s commercial from September of 1978 featuring a distracted road crew and a Big Mac.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #513: Eastman Adhesive With Minnesota Viking’s Ed White (1978)
Eastman’s 910 aka Super Glue, 1978
“One drop is stronger than you are.”
Here’s a spot for Eastman 910 later better-known as Super Glue. The spot aired in September 1978 and features Ed White of the Minnesota Vikings. Go ahead, see if you can pull it apart.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #512: Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (1977)
Vicks Sinex working its magic, 1977
“Incredible!”
This will certainly clear things up. A commercial for Vicks Sinex long-acting nasal spray from December of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #511: ‘Charlie’s Angels’/’Baretta’ ABC Promo (1977)