Daily 70s Spot #552: Magnavox TV W/ Built-In Odyssey Game (1976)

“Quality in every detail.” Here’s a commercial for a Magnavox TV with the Odyssey video game system’s Pong built right in. Just one touch is all it takes and you’re immersed in a world of stunning tennis-like competition. The spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #550, 551: Texaco ‘Rough Roads’ & ‘Oil Wells’ (1975)

“Texaco understands what rough roads can do to tires and shock absorbers…” To finish off this week of commercials, we have two for Texaco. First up, a focus on rough road conditions and other vehicle wear and tear. After that, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #548, 549: Chevy Chevelle & Vega Wagon (1974)

“Chevrolet makes sense for America.” Here we have two commercials for Chevy touting great gas mileage and affordable pricing. First, one for the ’75 Chevelle. Second, one for the Vega Wagon. Both spots aired on the last day of 1974. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #547: Hamilton Beach Double Mac (Joe Namath, 1976)

“Just about anything you want to cook you can cook double-quick.” This weekend, why not pull out the ol’ Hamilton Beach Double Mac and cook up something twice as fast as normal. Joe Namath thinks it’s the bee’s knees. The … Continue reading