“It’s really plush.” Friday has come around again and it’s April Fool’s Day to boot. Here to celebrate with us are Allan ‘”Brady Bunch” Melvin and Rick “Dukes of Hazzard” Hurst. You’ll find both in this July 1971 spot for … Continue reading
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“Your money’s worth – mile after mile.” It’s a Chevrolet Saturday here at the ‘Disco. Our first spot features the ’76 Chevy Blazer in a Montana search and rescue practice run. Narration is by singer, Tom T. Hall. The second … Continue reading
“A good-looking bumper that can take it.” All right. Moving onto 1972. Here’s a General Motors (GM) spot from November of ’72 showing off their new “shock absorber” car bumpers. Bounce right off it below. General Motors ‘Car Bumper’ Commercial, … Continue reading
“Dodge. Depend on it.” Let’s finish off 1973 Week with a pair of Dodge spots. First up, baseball great, Joe Garagiola interviews Dodge Dart owners. After that, a Dodge Trucks commercial showing off a van, a wagon, and a mini-motorhome. … Continue reading
“Better plugs for everyone.” On this Super Tuesday, we look to Champion to come in first place. This spot, featuring the Daytona 500, Richard Petty, and Bobby Isaac, aired in October of 1973. Champion Spark Plugs ‘Daytona’ Commercial, 1973 Previously … 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