Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

“The Big Green Team.” Time for the Saturday 70s Spot. Here we find actor David Doyle, of Charlie’s Angels fame, as coach and spokesperson for National Car Rental. The commercial aired in October of 1978. Get in there and really…rent! … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

“Working to keep your trust.” I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Schlitz Beer ‘Bulls & Gusto’ (1977 & ’79)

“Don’t Say Beer, Say Bull!” A very good, relaxing Sunday to you. Today we’ve got a Schlitz beer double-header. Both spots are somewhat humorous. Firstly, we have a boxer who’s full of gusto. Secondly, a thirsty cowboy crawls into town … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Camaro & Monte Carlo (1978)

Today we have a pair of Chevrolet commercials for you to test drive. First up, a spot introducing the brand new Camaro Berlinatta model. After that, you can view the luxury of the Chevy Monte Carlo. Chevy Camaro Berlinetta Commercial, … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spot: Red Skelton For House Of Windsor Cigars (1979)

“They taste like they ought to cost more.” Our Sunday 70s Spot brings up another older celebrity enjoying a resurgence in the 1970s: Red Skelton. Here’s Red playing three different characters in a commercial for House of Windsor cigars. Red … Continue reading