70s Spots: ’75 General Motors Compact Cars (1974)

“There may never be a better time to move to a GM compact.” On this lazy Sunday, we have another car commercial for you. Here we find General Motors showing off their line of upcoming compact vehicles for 1975; Chevrolet … Continue reading

70s Spots: Chevy – ‘Baseball, Hot Dogs & Apple Pie’ (1974)

“America – what do you love best?” Here’s a real summertime in America treat for ya. It’s Chevy with their “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet” theme song. The commercial aired on the last day of 1974. Chevy: ‘Baseball, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Florigold Grapefruit (1972)

“Florida’s finest. A discriminating grapefruit.” Here’s a mildly funny spot for Florigold Grapefruit. A wealthy fruit seeker and her servants round-up the “finest” grapefruits in the grove. The commercial aired in May of 1972. Florigold Grapefruit Commercial, 1972 Previously on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Wonder Bread ‘Fresh Guys’ (1972)

“One squeeze tells you why people call us The Fresh Guys.” Time to grab a few 70s mascots by the package and squeeze for freshness! It’s all on display in this spot for Wonder Bread from May of 1972. I … Continue reading

70s Spots: Kawasaki Motorcycle ‘Good Times’ (1973)

“Kawasaki lets the good times roll.” It’s Monday, and that means we’re ready to let those good times roll! Am I right?! Whether you agree, or you’re feeling like a spoilsport, you’ll likely enjoy this spot for Kawasaki motorcycles. The … Continue reading

70s Spots: Haggar Slacks Commercial (Mariette Hartley, 1973)

“We make everybody look good.” Greetings! Apologies for the recent lack of posts. Let me get things jump-started with a commercial for Haggar slacks. In this spot, that aired in December of 1973, we find Mariette Hartley and friends enjoying … Continue reading