1968 Ford Mustang Commercial with Arte Johnson

Shotlist & Visual Analysis

The still from the '1968 Ford Mustang Commercial' features bold, stylized text reading 'GOING THING.' The design suggests a fun, energetic vibe, aligning with the playful tone of Arte Johnson's character from 'Laugh-In.' The background appears vibrant, enhancing the promotional feel typical of 1960s advertisements, particularly for Ford’s Pop-Option sale. This commercial was aimed at the WTRF TV station in Wheeling, West Virginia, targeting local audiences.

00:00:00.000 — The still from the '1968 Ford Mustang Commercial' features bold, stylized text reading 'GOING THING.' The design suggests a fun, energetic vibe, aligning with the playful tone of Arte Johnson's character from 'Laugh-In.' The background appears vibrant, enhancing the promotional feel typical of 1960s advertisements, particularly for Ford’s Pop-Option sale. This commercial was aimed at the WTRF TV station in Wheeling, West Virginia, targeting local audiences.

The still features a colorful text overlay with the words “GOING THING,” prominently displayed. It likely captures the playful and energetic spirit of the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial featuring Arte Johnson in character from 'Laugh-In.' The design is reflective of the vibrant styles of late 1960s advertising, aimed at grabbing viewers' attention during the Ford Pop-Option sale. The intended airing was on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

00:00:04.805 — The still features a colorful text overlay with the words “GOING THING,” prominently displayed. It likely captures the playful and energetic spirit of the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial featuring Arte Johnson in character from 'Laugh-In.' The design is reflective of the vibrant styles of late 1960s advertising, aimed at grabbing viewers' attention during the Ford Pop-Option sale. The intended airing was on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The still from the '1968 Ford Mustang Commercial' features a vibrant, dynamic display with the bold phrase 'GOING THING' repeated in large letters, creating a visually striking effect. Arte Johnson, known for his comedic work on 'Laugh-In,' appears in character, likely contributing humor to promote Ford's Pop-Option sale. The scene suggests an upbeat atmosphere typical of late '60s advertising, aimed at engaging viewers on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The overall vibe captures the excitement and flair of the era, aligning with Ford's marketing strategies to attract customers.

00:00:09.243 — The still from the '1968 Ford Mustang Commercial' features a vibrant, dynamic display with the bold phrase 'GOING THING' repeated in large letters, creating a visually striking effect. Arte Johnson, known for his comedic work on 'Laugh-In,' appears in character, likely contributing humor to promote Ford's Pop-Option sale. The scene suggests an upbeat atmosphere typical of late '60s advertising, aimed at engaging viewers on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The overall vibe captures the excitement and flair of the era, aligning with Ford's marketing strategies to attract customers.

The still captures a vibrant moment from a 1968 Ford Mustang commercial featuring Arte Johnson, known for his comedic character from the TV show 'Laugh-In.' The design prominently displays the words 'GOING THING' in bold, layered text, creating a dynamic visual effect. Arte Johnson likely portrays his humorous persona to engage viewers and promote Ford's Pop-Option sale, targeting fans of fun and nostalgia. The setting indicates a playful and energetic tone, typical of the era's advertising style.

00:00:14.615 — The still captures a vibrant moment from a 1968 Ford Mustang commercial featuring Arte Johnson, known for his comedic character from the TV show 'Laugh-In.' The design prominently displays the words 'GOING THING' in bold, layered text, creating a dynamic visual effect. Arte Johnson likely portrays his humorous persona to engage viewers and promote Ford's Pop-Option sale, targeting fans of fun and nostalgia. The setting indicates a playful and energetic tone, typical of the era's advertising style.

The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features bold, vibrant text that reads 'Going Thing,' likely emphasizing the appeal of the Ford Pop-Option sale. Arte Johnson, in character from 'Laugh-In,' adds a comedic element to the commercial, enhancing its entertainment value. The background may feature dancers or performers, contributing to a lively atmosphere. The context highlights an energetic promotion aimed at engaging viewers and driving interest in the Mustang offering on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

00:00:15.282 — The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features bold, vibrant text that reads 'Going Thing,' likely emphasizing the appeal of the Ford Pop-Option sale. Arte Johnson, in character from 'Laugh-In,' adds a comedic element to the commercial, enhancing its entertainment value. The background may feature dancers or performers, contributing to a lively atmosphere. The context highlights an energetic promotion aimed at engaging viewers and driving interest in the Mustang offering on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a vibrant, playful backdrop with the word 'GOING' repeated in a dynamic, eye-catching manner. Arte Johnson, known for his comedic style on 'Laugh-In,' brings a lighthearted tone to the promotion. The aesthetic is typical of the late 60s, incorporating bold colors and energetic visuals to grab the audience's attention, fitting for a local broadcast on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The commercial is aimed at promoting Ford's Pop-Option sale, with a focus on excitement and fun.

00:00:15.816 — The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a vibrant, playful backdrop with the word 'GOING' repeated in a dynamic, eye-catching manner. Arte Johnson, known for his comedic style on 'Laugh-In,' brings a lighthearted tone to the promotion. The aesthetic is typical of the late 60s, incorporating bold colors and energetic visuals to grab the audience's attention, fitting for a local broadcast on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The commercial is aimed at promoting Ford's Pop-Option sale, with a focus on excitement and fun.

The still features a split-screen format showcasing two Ford Mustangs alongside a character portrayed by Arte Johnson, known for his comedic role on 'Laugh-In.' The backdrop is a vibrant, simplistic design that emphasizes the cars, specifically during a Ford Pop-Option sale. The character appears excited while highlighting the features of the Mustangs, reflecting the promotional tone typical for commercials of that era aimed at enticing viewers to visit their local dealership.

00:00:22.789 — The still features a split-screen format showcasing two Ford Mustangs alongside a character portrayed by Arte Johnson, known for his comedic role on 'Laugh-In.' The backdrop is a vibrant, simplistic design that emphasizes the cars, specifically during a Ford Pop-Option sale. The character appears excited while highlighting the features of the Mustangs, reflecting the promotional tone typical for commercials of that era aimed at enticing viewers to visit their local dealership.

The 16mm still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a split layout, with a young woman casually posed next to a stylish red Mustang on one side and a colorful, minimalist background on the other. Arte Johnson, known for his character work on 'Laugh-In,' is likely adding humorous commentary or antics related to the Ford Pop-Option sale, aiming to engage viewers with a lighthearted tone. The ad was intended for WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, highlighting the appeal of the Mustang during that era.

00:00:27.494 — The 16mm still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a split layout, with a young woman casually posed next to a stylish red Mustang on one side and a colorful, minimalist background on the other. Arte Johnson, known for his character work on 'Laugh-In,' is likely adding humorous commentary or antics related to the Ford Pop-Option sale, aiming to engage viewers with a lighthearted tone. The ad was intended for WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, highlighting the appeal of the Mustang during that era.

The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features Arte Johnson, known for his comedic roles on 'Laugh-In.' In the frame, Johnson adopts a humorous pose, possibly imitating a playful or exaggerated character. The background has a bright, colorful aesthetic typical of the era, enhancing the lively vibe of the ad. Centrally, a classic 1968 Ford Mustang is prominently displayed, emphasizing the vehicle as the focal point of the commercial, which promotes Ford's Pop-Option sale. The overall composition reflects a fun, engaging style aimed at attracting viewers’ attention and interest.

00:00:45.145 — The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features Arte Johnson, known for his comedic roles on 'Laugh-In.' In the frame, Johnson adopts a humorous pose, possibly imitating a playful or exaggerated character. The background has a bright, colorful aesthetic typical of the era, enhancing the lively vibe of the ad. Centrally, a classic 1968 Ford Mustang is prominently displayed, emphasizing the vehicle as the focal point of the commercial, which promotes Ford's Pop-Option sale. The overall composition reflects a fun, engaging style aimed at attracting viewers’ attention and interest.

The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a split-screen design, showcasing a bright, colorful background. Arte Johnson, using his Laugh-In character, is likely portrayed engaging humorously with the car. In the foreground, a woman points confidently toward the vehicle, which is prominently displayed. This commercial promotes the Ford Pop-Option sale, targeting viewers with catchy visuals and comedic elements aimed at making the Mustang appealing to potential buyers, set to air on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

00:00:46.513 — The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a split-screen design, showcasing a bright, colorful background. Arte Johnson, using his Laugh-In character, is likely portrayed engaging humorously with the car. In the foreground, a woman points confidently toward the vehicle, which is prominently displayed. This commercial promotes the Ford Pop-Option sale, targeting viewers with catchy visuals and comedic elements aimed at making the Mustang appealing to potential buyers, set to air on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

This 16mm still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features Arte Johnson portraying a character from 'Laugh-In.' The frame is divided, with Johnson's expressive face on one side and a side view of the Mustang on the other, showcasing the car's sleek design. The colorful background enhances the lively, retro vibe of the ad, which promotes Ford's Pop-Option sale to viewers on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

00:00:48.282 — This 16mm still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features Arte Johnson portraying a character from 'Laugh-In.' The frame is divided, with Johnson's expressive face on one side and a side view of the Mustang on the other, showcasing the car's sleek design. The colorful background enhances the lively, retro vibe of the ad, which promotes Ford's Pop-Option sale to viewers on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia.

The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a playful presentation by Arte Johnson, reminiscent of his character from 'Laugh-In.' The visual focuses on a sign that reads 'FORD' with a playful twist, promoting the Ford Pop-Option sale. The commercial's lighthearted tone aims to engage viewers, particularly for its airing on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The tagline, 'Ford... has a better idea,' emphasizes the brand's innovative appeal.

00:00:55.022 — The still from the 1968 Ford Mustang commercial features a playful presentation by Arte Johnson, reminiscent of his character from 'Laugh-In.' The visual focuses on a sign that reads 'FORD' with a playful twist, promoting the Ford Pop-Option sale. The commercial's lighthearted tone aims to engage viewers, particularly for its airing on WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia. The tagline, 'Ford... has a better idea,' emphasizes the brand's innovative appeal.

Film Transcript / Subtitles

Going Ford. It's a going thing. It's what's happening. It's a going thing. Hey, Dig, right now you can get a specially-equipped, specially-priced Mustang Sportster for Hardtop. Just loaded with Ford's most popular options. During your Ford dealer's pop-option sale. With a special option package that includes... White walls and wheel covers. I suppose the wheel covers keep your tires warm. Racing mirrors. Two of them. Two of them. I wonder which one will win. That's why we lost, you know. Special hood scoop. And a jazzy tape stripe. You also save on specially-equipped Galaxy 500s, Fairlanes, and Falcons during your Ford dealer's pop-option sale. Ford gives you a better idea. It's a going thing.