70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré Wagon (1976)

“Economy with comfort. Now you can find both.” Here’s super-smooth singer Sergio Franchi again with another stylish Plymouth Volaré commercial. This one takes a look at the Volaré wagon. The spot aired in January of 1976 and was produced in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ (1976)

“The new small car with the accent on comfort.” Here’s internationally-renowned singer Sergio Franchi presenting the new Plymouth Volaré. You remember these spots, don’t you? This one aired in January of 1976 (produced in ’75). “Volare! Woah-oh…” Plymouth Volaré ‘Comfort’ … Continue reading

70s Spots: Miller Lite (Rosey Grier, 1976)

“When a man retires from football the worst thing he can do is let himself slow down…” Time for a few cans of Miller Lite with football great Rosey Grier (and friends). Lest we forget, Grier was famous in the … Continue reading

70s Spots: IBM Selectric Typewriter (1976)

“The typewriter that also erases.” Ready for some mid-70s bleeding-edge technology? Behold the IBM Selectric typewriter! This beast erases mistakes without the need to remove paper or apply White-Out. Nifty. The commercial aired in January of 1976 and was produced … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Louis Armstrong’ Exxon (Bicentennial, 1976)

“The Spirit of Achievement is the Spirit of America.” Here’s a Bicentennial spot from Exxon featuring the great Louis Armstrong and his classic version of “What a Wonderful World.” The commercial aired in early January of 1976 and was produced … Continue reading

70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Jaws’ (Billy Van, 1976)

“A completely unique experience.” During Jaws‘ popularity explosion, Colt 45 produced this spot for their long-running series of commercials featuring comedian, Billy Van. The spot was produced in 1975 and this one aired in January of ’76. Don’t drink the … Continue reading