Saturday 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)

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"Get the one that's built 'Ford Tough.'" (Ford commercial, 1976)

“Get the one that’s built ‘Ford Tough.'” (Ford commercial, 1976)

“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.”

Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired in February of 1976. The first references the Charles Bronson film, Mr. Majestyk and the second touts the virtues of a V-8 and gas savings. Haul ads!

Ford Pickup Trucks ‘Mr. Majestyk’ Commercial, 1976

Ford F-100 V-8 Pickup Truck Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Miller Lite With Deacon Jones & Red Auerbach (1977 & ’79)

Daily 70s Ad: Pipers Scotch (1975)

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Pipers Scotch. ('New York' magazine, Apr. 28, 1975)

Pipers Scotch. (‘New York’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1975)


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“It’s made for weekends like this.”

Comes with its own carrying case. Pretty slick. Daily 70s Ad #126: Pipers Scotch originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ (1975)

Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different’ (1972)

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"Everybody's different and that's OK..." ('Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,' 1972)

“Everybody’s different and that’s OK…” (‘Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,’ 1972)

Happy Funshine Friday, folks! It’s time for a toe-tappin’ tune from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.

“Everybody’s Different” appeared in season one, episode three of Fat Albert and originally aired on September 23, 1972.

‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different,’ 1972

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ Season One Promos/Gag Reel (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ (1975)

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Bruce Lee - 'The Fist That Shook The World.' ('Black Belt' magazine, May, 1975)

Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World.’ (‘Black Belt’ magazine, May, 1975)


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“The Bruce Lee memorial you’ve all been waiting for.”

Where can I pick up a copy of this tribute magazine? Daily 70s Ad #125: Bruce Lee – ‘The Fist That Shook The World’ originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Black Belt magazine.

(Source: Black Belt)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola ’365′ (1971)

Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola ‘365’ (1971)

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Coca-Cola '365.' ('Cincinnati' magazine, July, 1971)

Coca-Cola ‘365.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, July, 1971)


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“365 days a year, Coca-Cola gives you real refreshment.”

This one looks mighty refreshing on a 100 degree Southern California day. Daily 70s Ad #124: Coca-Cola ‘365’ originally appeared in the July, 1971 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)

Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)

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Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine.' ('Popular Science' magazine, April, 1970)

Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1970)


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“There’s a rhythm to it…hill after hill…mile after mile.”

I don’t know much about motorcycles or ponies, so I’m going to assume that a bike that handles “like a quarter horse” is a good thing. Daily 70s Ad #123: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ originally appeared in the April, 1970 issue of Popular Science magazine.

(Source: Popular Science)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dial Soap (1972)