Daily 70s Spot #501: Ryder Rentals ‘Motorcycle Jump’ (1973)

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Bob Gill prepares for the big Ryder jump. (Ryder commercial, 1973)

Bob Gill prepares for the big Ryder jump. (Ryder commercial, 1973)

“Remember – Ryder rents trucks.”

All right, friends. This week, we’ll do a 1973 thing. To get us started, here’s motorcycle daredevil, Bob Gill leaping over a healthy number of Ryder trucks. The jump is real and you will take notice that Gill does not use a landing ramp. Gill’s stunt career ended the following year after a jump left him paralyzed.

The spot below was filmed in May ’73 and aired in November ’73.

Ryder Rentals ‘Motorcycle Jump’ Commercial, 1973

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #499, 500: ‘Lucan’ & ‘The Boys From Brazil’ (1977, ’78)

Daily 70s Spot #499, 500: ‘Lucan’ & ‘The Boys From Brazil’ (1977, ’78)

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Wolf eyes! (Kevin Brophy is 'Lucan,' ABC, 1977)

Wolf eyes!
(Kevin Brophy is ‘Lucan,’ ABC, 1977)

“Monday – Lucan finds a lead to his lost parents…but it may be a trap.”

500 70s Spots? That’s more than a few. OK, for Sunday, we’ve got a TV series and a movie spot for you. First up, one for Lucan from December of ’77. Kevin Brophy starred in this tale of a boy raised by wolves. The show lasted a single season.

In second position, a quick :15 second ad for Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier in The Boys From Brazil. The commercial aired in October of 1978.

‘Lucan’ ABC Promo, 1977

‘The Boys From Brazil’ TV Trailer, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #497, 498: Ford Mustang & Goodyear (1975, ’76)

Daily 70s Spot #497, 498: Ford Mustang & Goodyear (1975, ’76)

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All-American Gothic with Ford, 1975

All-American Gothic with Ford, 1975

“What’s America’s best-selling small luxury car? Ford Mustang II!”

Happy weekend! On Saturday and Sunday, we double the commercial fun here at the ‘Disco. So, here’s two vehicle-related spots.

First, one for Ford Mustang II starring James Hampton and John Fiedler. After that, a spot for Goodyear with a “Good News” song and a cameo from the Goodyear blimp.

Ford Mustang II Commercial, 1975

Goodyear Tires ‘Good News’ Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #496: Plymouth Valiant Brougham (1974)

Daily 70s Spot #496: Plymouth Valiant Brougham (1974)

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Hey, ain't that one o' them fancy European sedans? (Plymouth Valiant Brougham commercial, 1974)

Hey, ain’t that one o’ them fancy European sedans?
(Plymouth Valiant Brougham commercial, 1974)

“Elegant features like…deep shag carpeting.”

It’s 1974 and we’re taking a look at something new from Chrysler Plymouth. And here it is – the Valiant Brougham. This impressive vehicle has crushed velour seats and shag carpeting. Very, very “fauncy.” The spot aired in July of 1974.

Plymouth Valiant Brougham Commercial, 1974

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #495: The Equitable – ‘Bowling’ (1973)

Daily 70s Spot #495: The Equitable – ‘Bowling’ (1973)

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Here's looking at "U." (The Equitable commercial, 1973)

Here’s looking at “U.”
(The Equitable commercial, 1973)

“There’s nobody else exactly like you.”

Onto 1973! Here we have a fun commercial for The Equitable insurance company with a parade of bowlers showing off their individual styles. The spot aired in October of 1973 (and I suspect by the clothes and hairstyles, produced a year or two earlier).

The Equitable – ‘Bowling’ Commercial, 1973

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #494: Colt 45 ‘Hockey’ (Billy Van, 1972)

Daily 70s Spot #494: Colt 45 ‘Hockey’ (Billy Van, 1972)

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Billy Van. Nothing but net for Colt 45, 1972.

Billy Van. Nothing but net for Colt 45, 1972.

“One thing stands out as a completely unique experience – Colt 45 Malt Liquor.”

Today, it’s 1972 and we have a spot for Colt 45 Malt Liquor on-tap. In this November ’72 commercial, Canadian comedian, Billy Van braves a hockey game.

This is the third Billy Van Colt 45 spot I’ve laid on you fine folks. You can find links to the other two (from 1970) near the bottom of the page.

Colt 45 ‘Hockey’ Commercial With Billy Van, 1972

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #493: Chevy Wagon ‘Luggage Rack’ (1971)

More Colt 45 with Billy Van at Bionic Disco: Colt 45 Malt Liquor ‘Bullfight’ (1970) & Colt 45 Malt Liquor ‘Sherwood Forest’ (1970)