“Your money’s worth, mile after mile.” Here we have two country music-flavored commercials for Chevrolet. First, we find singer-songwriter, Tom T. Hall showing off the upcoming 1976 El Camino. After that, another country singer (who I can’t place and isn’t … Continue reading
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“I can hardly wait…” Here’s a rare one. A November, 1975 ABC promo for Howard Cosell’s Saturday Night Live. NBC’s Saturday Night, which debuted in October ’75, didn’t change their show’s name to Saturday Night Live until Cosell’s variety show … Continue reading
“Kawasaki lets the good times roll!” 1975 Week continues with a little burnt rubber, bright sunshine, and an ol’ swimmin’ hole. It’s all here in this Kawasaki motorcycle commercial featuring a first-time rider contemplating playing hooky from work. The spot … Continue reading
“Ford means value.” Here’s a nice Ford Pinto spot that’s chock full o’ 70s stars. The spokesperson is Herb Edelman (Big John, Little John), the cop is Allan Melvin (The Brady Bunch), and Arte Johnson (Laugh-In) appears in a bunny … Continue reading
“There’s something about an Aqua Velva man.” Here’s a spot featuring two women (or, the same woman playing two roles?) singing about the virtues of Aqua Velva and fragrant-smelling men. It’s difficult to tell if this is for after shave … Continue reading
“Hooray for TWA!” This week, we’ll go with a 1975 theme. To get us started, here’s Peter Sellers in full Scotsman regalia for TWA. The commercial aired in November of 1975. Peter Sellers For TWA, 1975 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading