70s Spots: Marathon Candy Bar (1974 & ’75)

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Swashbuckler, Patrick Wayne as Marathon John, 1974

“Lasts a good long time.”

A pair of Marathon candy bar commercials from the Mars company today. First, Patrick Wayne appears as Marathon John in a pirate-themed spot from 1974. Wayne did a series of these commercials for Marathon.

Second, a new actor plays Marathon John in a Canadian-themed spot from 1975. The Marathon bar may last a good long time, but these commercials only last for 30 seconds. Savor them!

Marathon Candy Bar Commercial (1974)

Marathon Candy Bar Commercial (1975)

Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Nova Police Cars & Monte Carlo (1977)

More Patrick Wayne at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spots: Ken-L-Ration & ‘The Pump’ Hairspray (1978)

70s Spots: Chevy Nova Police Cars & Monte Carlo (1977)

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‘Emergency on the Sunnydale Bridge!’

“Put a little distance between yourself and the crowd.”

Two Chevy commercials from November of 1977 for you today. First up, Jacksonville, Florida’s Nova police car line-up. After that, a spot for the “Third Generation” 1978 Monte Carlo.

Chevy Nova ‘Police Cars’ Commercial (1977)

’78 Chevy Monte Carlo Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: LEGO Building Blocks (1973)

70s Spots: LEGO Building Blocks (1973)

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House-building circa ’73

“There’s no end to LEGO.”

A pair of LEGO building blocks commercials from 1973 on display today. The first spot let’s you know sets are available for varying ages. The second spot shows off a Sunnydale Bridge “emergency.’ Dig those groovy new safety rails!

LEGO ‘Grows’ Toy Commercial (1973)

LEGO ‘Emergency!’ Toy Commercial (1973)

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Pinto Vs. Japan (Jackie Stewart, 1977)

More LEGO at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: LEGO Expert Builder Series (1979)

70s Spots: Ford Pinto Vs. Japan (Jackie Stewart, 1977)

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Pinto owns the track

“Another better idea from Ford.”

A pair of Ford commercials for you today. First, we find racing champ Sir Jackie Stewart comparing the ’78 Ford Pinto line-up to Japan’s Datsun, Toyota, and Civic. The spot aired in November of 1977.

Second, a very Seventies Ford LTD II spot from October of ’77.

Ford Pinto Vs. Japan Commercial (1977)

’78 Ford LTD ‘Stage II’ Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Cocoa & Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Flintstones, 1974)

70s Spots: Cocoa & Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Flintstones, 1974)

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Pourin’ out the Pebbles

“Yabba dabba chocolaty doo!”

A Post cereal Flintstones double-header on the table today. These spots for Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles feature Fred, Barney, and Wilma working and gobbling up the goods in a Post cereal factory. Both commercials aired in 1974.

Cocoa Pebbles Cereal Commercial (Flintstones, 1974)

Fruity Pebbles Cereal Commercial (Flintstones, 1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: American Express (Jim Fixx) & Blue Cross ‘Jogging’ (1978 & ’79)

More Flintstones at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Flintstones Vitamins (1974)

70s Spots: American Express (Jim Fixx) & Blue Cross ‘Jogging’ (1978 & ’79)

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The Fixx in France

“Do you know me?”

Two spots today focused on the mid-to-late 70s jogging craze. First we find best-selling author, Jim Fixx (The Complete Book Of Running) ambulating across Paris. The spot aired in July of 1979.

Then, a spot from six months earlier (October ’78) for Blue Cross – Blue Shield. Pound the pavement below.

American Express Commercial (Jim Fixx, 1979)

Blue Cross ‘Jogging’ Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser ‘Beer Talk’ (1976 & ’77)