Plymouth Horizon. (‘Popular Mechanics,’ September 1978)
“Fine little car.”
She’s French, you know. Plymouth Horizon originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978)
“Whenever you’re lonely…” (Bee Gees, ‘Run To Me, 1972)
It’s the start of another week, and we need a shot of 70s music to get us moving in the right direction. Here’s the Bee Gees singing “Run To Me” in 1972.
“Run To Me” was released as a single in July of 1972 and hit the top 20 in both the US and UK. You can find the tune on the Bee Gees L.P., To Whom It May Concern.
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I don’t think that suit will pass flame-resistance inspection. (Fireman’s Fund Insurance commercial, 1976)
“Your looking at one of the best known insurance signs – the fire hat of Fireman’s Fund.”
On this Sunday afternoon, we’re screening two vintage commercials from 1976. First up, a memorable spot for Fireman’s Fund Insurance starring their spokesperson in a fireman’s hat. The ad aired in September ’76.
After that, a spot for NBC college basketball coverage featuring a game between Notre Dame and UCLA. The clip aired in January of ’76.
Previously on 70s Spots: Exxon & STP (1972)
Put a tiger in your tank. (Esso changes its name to Exxon commercial, 1972)
“We’re changing our name – but not our stripes.”
We’re cranking the vintage wheel all the way back to 1972 today. First up, a rare find of an animated spot where Esso announces a name change to Exxon. The commercial aired in November of 1972.
After that, a commercial for STP oil filters featuring company CEO and former race car driver, Andy Granatelli.
Previously on 70s Spots: Shampoo & Bowling Balls (1979)
‘Jana of the Jungle’ TV title, 1978.
Hanna-Barbera’s Tarzan-influenced, Jana of the Jungle, made its debut in September of 1978. The animated series originally aired on NBC (as part of The Godzilla Power Hour), running for 13 episodes.
B.J. Ward, stars as Jana, who searches the South American rain forests in vain for her long-lost father. Michael Bell voices biologist, Dr. Ben Cooper and Ted Cassidy plays the part of jungle tribesman, Montaro. Catch the intro below.
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The Dry Look By Gillette. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, September 1978)
“The Dry Look pump leaves hair feeling as soft and natural as it looks.”
Don’t be a stiff! Anson McWilliams sez so. The Dry Look By Gillette originally appeared in the September, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
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