Butkus believes in this blade. (Schick commercial, 1973)
“Watch Dick Butkus tackle a real shaving problem.”
Here’s Chicago Bears linebacker (and actor) Dick Butkus starring in a spot for the Schick Flexamatic shaver. The commercial aired in November 1973, the year Butkus retired from the NFL.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #502: Polaroid Land Camera (1973)
More Dick Butkus at Bionic Disco: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)
A real Square Shooter.
(Polaroid commercial, 1973)
“The Polaroid minute. 24.95.”
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this commercial is worth, well…a whole lot. Here’s one for the Polaroid Square Shooter Land Camera from November of 1973. Click it and wait a few minutes.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #501: Ryder Rentals ‘Motorcycle Jump’ (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #499, 500: ‘Lucan’ & ‘The Boys From Brazil’ (1977, ’78)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #497, 498: Ford Mustang & Goodyear (1975, ’76)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #496: Plymouth Valiant Brougham (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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #495: The Equitable – ‘Bowling’ (1973)