Daily 70s Spot #387: Kawasaki Motorcycle (1975)

“Kawasaki lets the good times roll!” 1975 Week continues with a little burnt rubber, bright sunshine, and an ol’ swimmin’ hole. It’s all here in this Kawasaki motorcycle commercial featuring a first-time rider contemplating playing hooky from work. The spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #386: Ford Pinto With Herb Edelman & Arte Johnson (1975)

“Ford means value.” Here’s a nice Ford Pinto spot that’s chock full o’ 70s stars. The spokesperson is Herb Edelman (Big John, Little John), the cop is Allan Melvin (The Brady Bunch), and Arte Johnson (Laugh-In) appears in a bunny … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #385: Aqua Velva ‘Herbal & Musk’ (1975)

“There’s something about an Aqua Velva man.” Here’s a spot featuring two women (or, the same woman playing two roles?) singing about the virtues of Aqua Velva and fragrant-smelling men. It’s difficult to tell if this is for after shave … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #384: Peter Sellers For TWA (1975)

“Hooray for TWA!” This week, we’ll go with a 1975 theme. To get us started, here’s Peter Sellers in full Scotsman regalia for TWA. The commercial aired in November of 1975. Peter Sellers For TWA, 1975 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘The Eiger Sanction & ‘Breakout’ (1975)

“The man, Clint Eastwood. The mountain, the Eiger…” I hope the holidays have been kind and the end of the year is treating you well. Today, we’re heading back to 1975 for a pair of TV trailers for movies hitting … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Gatorade & Swiss Colony Wine (1975)

“You should have seen this terrace when I was a bachelor. Every night, girls in satin pant-suits, see-through blouses, and lots of imported wine.” I hope everyone has recovered from their holiday feasting. As you kick back relaxing and reminiscing, … Continue reading