“It’s better to pay for a Fram now – than to pay for something else later.” Time to install our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Fram air filter commercial featuring the dreaded concept of vehicle hesitation. Spot aired … Continue reading
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“At Michelin – we put you first.” Let’s roll out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Michelin tires commercial featuring Bibendum aka The Michelin Man. Spot aired in October of 1979. Yeah, Bibendum. Who knew? Daily 70s Spot #288: Michelin … Continue reading
“Shamefully low-priced.” Time to drive our Daily 70s Spot off the boat. Here we have a Lincoln-Mercury Capri imported car commercial featuring “The Sexy European.” Spot aired in November of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #285: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ Car … Continue reading
“Works like a truck but rides like a car.” Alrighty, time to haul out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford pickup truck commercial featuring an imitation John Wayne. The commercial co-stars Pat Morita of Happy Days and The Karate … Continue reading
“Does your car have a slight case of hesitation?” Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s an animated Esso gasoline commercial on the topic of vehicle hesitation. Spot aired on New Year’s Day, 1972. Within a year, Esso became Exxon in most … Continue reading
“Built better to give you more.” If you like 70s fashion and mountain cats you’re going to enjoy our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Lincoln-Mercury Cougar XR-7 commercial featuring an elegant model cavorting with a cougar. Spot aired in November … Continue reading