70s Spots: ’75 Ford Mustang II & Granada (1974)

“It’s incredible – and it’s mine!” A pair of Ford commercials today that show off the upcoming 1975 models. In spot one, we’re offered four versions of the Mustang II, along with the Southern California lifestyle and a take on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Skittle Bingo (Don Adams) & Aurora Xlerators Race Cars (1973)

“Who asked ya?” Two commercials from Aurora are on display today. First, we find Don Adams as a gangster and Joey Forman as the Bingo Master in A Skittle Bingo commercial from September 1973. Second, an October 1973 spot for … Continue reading

70s Spots: Coca-Cola ‘Pass It Along’ Campaign (1979)

“Coke adds…life!” A pair of spots today from Coca-Cola’s “Pass it along” ad campaign. Both commercials aired in March of 1979. The first features a variety of friendly folks passing along a bottle of coke. The second carries the same … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Force 10 From Navarone’ & ‘Brass Target’ (1978)

“They were outnumbered ten thousand-to-one…that made the odds just about even!” Movie time! Here’s two December 1978 TV trailers for dueling World War Two flicks. First up, Harrison Ford and Robert Shaw in Force 10 From Navarone. Second, Sophia Loren … Continue reading