Smilin’ Joe Garagiola for Dodge Dart, 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. Yeah, no trucks in there. The spots aired in October of 1973.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #443, 444: Magnavox ‘Videomatic’ TVs (1973)
“It’s a Magnavox!’
“What a difference watching a Magnavox.”
Here’s two October 1973 spots for Magnavox and their “Videomatic” Solid State TV sets. And with that, we’ll round-up the TV set-related spots for a bit. Tomorrow, we’ll finish off 1973 Week with a pair of vee-hickle commercials. See ya then!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #442: Sony TV ‘Emmy Award’ (1973)
Sony and Emmy sitting in a tree… (Sony commercial, 1973)
“It’s really true. Sony won an Emmy.”
Here’s a fun spot from Sony showing off their recent Emmy Award win. The company handles things with a touch of humor which is always nice. The commercial ran in October of 1973. Happy Friday!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #441: RCA TV ‘Cameramen’ (1973)
Hey, isn’t that Greg Smith, TV Cameraman?
“Over 50% more Senior TV Cameramen own RCA.”
For the next few days, we have spots lined-up that feature a variety of 1973 TV sets. Here’s one from October ’73 for the RCA XL-100.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #440: Schlitz ‘Yokohama Baseball’ (1973)
Ice cold gusto! (Schlitz commercial, 1973)
“When you reach for gusto – you’re reaching all the way.”
Here’s a sixty second spot for Schlitz beer that aired in October of 1973. In this one, a bunch of American sailors play baseball with their Japanese counterparts in Yokohama. Competitive sports, international camaraderie and gettin’ smashed. Now, that’s grabbing the gusto!
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #439: Champion ‘Daytona 500’ (1973)
More Schlitz at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot #434, 435: James Coburn For Schlitz Light (1978)
Nothing left to win. (Champion commercial, 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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #438: Scrubbing Bubbles! (1973)