A divine commercial from Xerox, 1975.
“It’s a miracle!”
Today, we swing back to July of 1975 for two classic spots from Xerox. First up is one you’ll likely remember, featuring Bother Dominic who needs 500 sets of copies made in a hurry.
After that, a commercial featuring an older actor who I’m almost certain is Will Lee, better known as, Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street. Yeah, ol’ Xerox used to be a pretty big deal.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Camaro (1970)
Chevy Vega makes its debut, 1970.
“The little car that does everything well.”
Commercial time! Here’s two vintage Chevrolet commercials from November of 1970.
First up, a spot from Chevy Vega’s debut year featuring a 4-car line-up. The young man in the yellow sweatshirt looks very much like Christopher (Peter Brady) knight, but I can’t say for certain.
Second, a quality spot for the ’71 Chevy Camaro featuring a narrator that sounds a heck of a lot like Lorne Greene. Roll ’em!
Previously on 70s Spots: Fireman’s Fund & College Basketball (1976)
Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Dinky Dog.’ (TV title, 1978)
Today, we’ve got the intro to a Hanna-Barbera cartoon that I must admit I’m barely familiar with. Dinky Dog originally aired as segments on The All-New Popeye Hour in 1978. The show featured a giant sheep dog (voiced by Frank Welker) and his owners Monica (Julie Bennett), Sandy (Jackie Joseph) and Uncle Dudley (Frank Nelson).
Catch the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Dinky Dog at IMDb, Big Cartoon Database
Previously on Funshine Friday: Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Jana Of The Jungle’ (1978)
More of ‘The All-New Popeye Hour’ at Bionic Disco: ‘The All New Popeye Hour’ (1978)
Plymouth Horizon. (‘Popular Mechanics,’ September 1978)
“Fine little car.”
She’s French, you know. Plymouth Horizon originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978)
“Whenever you’re lonely…” (Bee Gees, ‘Run To Me, 1972)
It’s the start of another week, and we need a shot of 70s music to get us moving in the right direction. Here’s the Bee Gees singing “Run To Me” in 1972.
“Run To Me” was released as a single in July of 1972 and hit the top 20 in both the US and UK. You can find the tune on the Bee Gees L.P., To Whom It May Concern.
Previously on Music for Monday: Uriah Heep, ‘Stealin” (Live ’73)
More Bee Gees at Bionic Disco: Bee Gees, ‘How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’ (1971)
I don’t think that suit will pass flame-resistance inspection. (Fireman’s Fund Insurance commercial, 1976)
“Your looking at one of the best known insurance signs – the fire hat of Fireman’s Fund.”
On this Sunday afternoon, we’re screening two vintage commercials from 1976. First up, a memorable spot for Fireman’s Fund Insurance starring their spokesperson in a fireman’s hat. The ad aired in September ’76.
After that, a spot for NBC college basketball coverage featuring a game between Notre Dame and UCLA. The clip aired in January of ’76.
Previously on 70s Spots: Exxon & STP (1972)