“We try harder, Avis. Avis, we don’t know another way.” Yesterday, we had O.J. running through an airport for Hertz. Today, we have Jeffrey Tambor and Avis with a parody commercial capitalizing on the former ad’s popularity. Following that, another … Continue reading
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“The superstar in rent-a-car!” Here’s a famous spot which doesn’t quite seem as fun as it once did. It’s O.J. Simpson racing through the airport for Hertz Rent-a-Car. The commercial aired in December of 1977. Have you noticed that the … Continue reading
“BF Goodrich. The other guys.” Hey kids! Here’s Danny Bonaduce finding some work in those lean, post-Partridge Family years. This spot for BF Goodrich tires aired in December of 1977. Danny Bonaduce For BF Goodrich, 1977 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading
“Tuesday, the M*A*S*H crazies are driving Winchester mad.” We’ve had a couple of movie spots this week, now let’s turn to the tube. The CBS promo on-tap here features the Tuesday night line-up of M*A*S*H and One Day at a … Continue reading
“Code name for a top secret plan for total destruction.” We roll from yesterday’s action-adventure, The Gauntlet, into today’s adventurous-action of Telefon. Telefon was directed by Don Siegel and stars Charles Bronson, Lee Remick, Donald Pleasence, and Tyne Daly. ‘Telefon’ … Continue reading
“The odds are a hundred to one they won’t make it…” A very good President’s Day to you. I hope you’re lucky enough to have a day off work. If so, why not take in a movie? Here’s a TV … Continue reading