Daily 70s Spot #449: General Motors ‘Car Bumper’ (1972)

“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

Daily 70s Spot #445, 446: Dodge Cars & Trucks (1973)

“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

Daily 70s Spot #439: Champion ‘Daytona 500’ (1973)

“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

Daily 70s Spot #423: Danny Bonaduce For BF Goodrich (1977)

“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

Daily 70s Spot #409, 410: Plymouth Space Duster & Satellite (1972)

“You can get more out of it, ’cause you can get more into it.” We’re closing out 1972 week with two spots for Plymouth. First, we have a snappy red Space Duster and a few roommates moving into a new … Continue reading