Here comes the Coffee Van – let’s get this day started! (1976)
“Dodge Tradesman van owners won’t trade their Tradesman for anything.”
Greetings, lazy Sunday’ers! Continuing yesterday’s car theme, I now present two commercials from Dodge.
First in the dock, we have a slightly humorous spot for Dodge Tradesman vans from January, 1976. Following that, we find a happy family visiting the local firehouse from January of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevrolet ‘Garage Sale’ & ‘Drive-In’ (1976 & ’78)
Chevy’s definition of a garage sale is an interesting one. (1976)
“C’mon down to your Chevy dealer’s garage sale now.”
Time to roll out some car commercials. Here’s two for Chevrolet.
First up, a spot from September, 1976 featuring a garage sale theme. After that, a collection of Chevy pickups enjoy a night out at the drive-in circa October, 1978. Chase the Chevys below.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hillshire Farm & Mazola (1979)
‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ (Opening title, 1979)
I normally have a Saturday morning TV show for you on Funshine Friday, but let’s change things up a bit with one from Sunday evening.
Here’s an intro clip from The Wonderful World of Disney from 1979. The Parent Trap was the movie being presented the night this aired. Have a look and enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’ End Credits (1970-71)
Jonathan Winters for Hefty (‘Ebony’ magazine, May, 1975)
“Hefty gives you the right size-bag for every use.”
Hef Hef Hef Hef Hefty! Jonathan Winters For Hefty originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: Chevrolet ‘Camper’s Pickup’ (1970)
Proud to be a ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter.’ (Loretta Lynn, 1971)
Loretta Lynn’s signature tune, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” was recorded in October of 1969 and released in May of 1970. This classic, written by Lynn about her Kentucky upbringing, rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was her first song to crack the Billboard Hot 100 (#83).
Here’s a clip of Lynn (in a mighty colorful dress) which, according to the poster, is from an April 14, 1971 TV appearance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Previously on Music for Monday: Kris Kristofferson, ‘Lovin’ Her Was Easier’ (1972)
High-falutin’ fancypants city bookeeper knows nothing about Hillshire Farm. (1979)
For Sunday’s spots, we have an eating theme laid out on the table. Firstly, a commercial you may remember for Hillshire Farm from September of 1979. After that, a Mazola corn oil spot from the same month.
The hearty, natural goodness on display will warm your cockles.
Previously on 70s Spots: Parker Bros. Waterworks & Story Teller (1973 & ’78)