Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Marquis ‘Blindfold Test’ (1971)

“Better ideas make better cars.” OK, let’s get our Daily 70s Spot on the road and drive it blindfolded. Please enjoy this Lincoln-Mercury Marquis commercial featuring blind testing against other luxury vehicles. Spot aired in April of 1971. *Note: 26 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Sears DieHard Battery ‘Baseball’ (1971)

“Extra starting power.” Time to jump-start our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears DieHard car battery commercial featuring a visit to the baseball stadium. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration is by John Erwin (voice of Reggie Mantle and … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ford Pickup With Pat Morita (1971)

“Works like a truck but rides like a car.” Alrighty, time to haul out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford pickup truck commercial featuring an imitation John Wayne. The commercial co-stars Pat Morita of Happy Days and The Karate … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Haggar ‘Forever Prest’ Polyester Slacks (1971)

“Some people put their slacks through a lot of punishment.” Let’s slip on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Haggar slacks commercial featuring “Forever Prest” trousers and a swingin’ dance at the discotheque. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Rise Shaving Cream With Billy Cunningham (1971)

“To prove a point – I’m about to shave without using any water.” Time to lather up our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have an ancient Rise shaving cream commercial featuring Billy Cunningham of the Philadelphia 76ers. Spot aired in … Continue reading