Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ (NBC, 1974)

Born Free originally ran Monday evenings on NBC from September through December, 1974. The one-hour drama, filmed on location in East Africa, was based on the 1966 film of the same name. Gary Collins and Diana Muldaur star as husband … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ford ’76 V-8 Pickup Truck (1975)

“See the V-8 gas mileage champ at your Ford dealers now.” All right, let’s hop in our Daily 70s Spot and drive it through the mud. Today we present a commercial featuring Ford’s F-100 V-8 pickup truck for 1976. Spot … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Girl’s Dresses (1972)

“At JCPenney, we know what you’re looking for.” Daily 70s Spot time, fashion-lovers. Here we have a stylish, early 70s JCPenney girl’s clothing commercial. Spot aired in November of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #215: JCPenney Girl’s Dresses Commercial, 1972 Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Wendy’s ‘Hot & Juicy’ Campaign, ‘Napkins’ (1977)

“The more you add, the better it tastes.” OK, time to throw the Daily 70s Spot on the grill. Today we have another Wendy’s Hamburgers ‘Hot & Juicy’ commercial. This one focuses on the napkins-needed aspect. Spot aired in December … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Autolite Sparkplug ‘Gangsters’ With Vic Tayback (1972)

“Autolite. They last.” Let’s open up the hood and tinker with our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have an Autolite sparkplugs commercial featuring actor Vic Tayback of Alice fame. Spot aired in January of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #213: Autolite … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Löwenbräu Beer With Robert Walden (1978)

“Tonight, let it be Löwenbräu.” Thirsty? Let’s crack open our Daily 70s Spot and quench that thirst. Here’s a frosty, Löwenbräu beer commercial featuring actor Robert Walden of Lou Grant fame. Spot aired in July of 1978. Daily 70s Spot … Continue reading