Ron Carey is JCPenney’s ‘Mr. Dynamite.’
“Doesn’t look like much does he? But, wait…”
High Fashion time! Here’s a JCPenney knit shirt spot featuring “Mr. Dynamite” aka actor Ron Carey of Barney Miller fame.
The commercial aired in November of 1972.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’71 Mercury Montego (1970)
The all-singing, all-dancing Mercury Montego for 1971!
“Step up, everybody ’cause here she comes – Mercury Montego for ’71!”
Yesterday we took a look at the Mercury Comet for ’71. Today, we have the ’71 Mercury Montego. This spot, which aired in October of 1970, features a mighty dance number, so feel free to tap your feet as it rolls along.
Previously on 70s Spots: ’71 Mercury Comet (1970)
The ’71 Comet – out standing in its field.
(Mercury commercial, 1970)
“Better ideas make better cars.”
Here comes the Mercury Comet for 1971. This little blue bomber is ready to whisk you away from an angry bull at a moment’s notice! The spot below aired in October 1970.
(On a personal note: There go my 40s! I’m celebrating my 50th birthday today.)
Previously on 70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)
Good ‘ol Rosey. Drinking beer and doing needlepoint.
(Miller Lite commercial, 1976)
“When a man retires from football the worst thing he can do is let himself slow down…”
Time for a few cans of Miller Lite with football great Rosey Grier (and friends). Lest we forget, Grier was famous in the 70s for promoting needlepoint and guest-starring on a variety of TV shows such as Movin’ On and The Love Boat.
The commercial below aired in January of 1976 and was produced in 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: IBM Selectric Typewriter (1976)
That thing has a mind of its own!
(IBM Selectric typewriter commercial, 1976)
“The typewriter that also erases.”
Ready for some mid-70s bleeding-edge technology? Behold the IBM Selectric typewriter! This beast erases mistakes without the need to remove paper or apply White-Out. Nifty.
The commercial aired in January of 1976 and was produced in 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Renuzit Air Freshener (1974)
‘The boss is gonna be here and the house smells of fried fish…’
(Renuzit commercial, 1974)
“Takes the worry out of household odors instantly.”
Boss coming over for a make-or-break dinner and the house smells of fish? Better grab the “Wild Rose” Renuzit air freshener and spray freely.
The spot below aired in March of 1974.
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’ ABC Promo (1972)