Some forms of entertainment stand the test of time. And then there are car commercials from the 1960s and 1970s, which reflect the zeitgeist from a time when gas was cheap, stereotypes were plentiful, ...

This is Celia Hirschman for On The Beat. Back in the 60's and 70's, if a band sold their hit single to an ad agency, for the purpose of selling a car on TV, we'd laugh and say their careers were over.

The holidays and cars share a special place in advertising history. From snowy drives through twinkling neighborhoods to families embarking on seasonal road trips, some commercials became cultural ...