Cars Are The Stars: Automobile Brands In Hollywood
Summary
Terry O'Reilly explores how Hollywood placements drive car sales, starting with a failed 1980s stunt to sail a Chrysler across the Pacific. He highlights iconic partnerships like Ford’s dominance in TV, Aston Martin in Bond films, and Dodge in Fast & Furious. The episode also details the miraculous rediscovery of Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang, which was found in a barn and unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.
Topics discussed
Intro and Sponsor Ads: Mod, Liquid IV, and Acast
Lee Iacocca's Failed Trans-Pacific Car Stunt
Ford's Dominance in Quinn Martin TV Productions
Iconic Movie Cars: Bond, The Graduate, and Herbie
The Starsky and Hutch Ford Torino
Sponsor Ads and Intro to Most Featured Car
Ford Crown Victoria: Hollywood's Most Common Car
Dodge in Fast & Furious and Camaro in Transformers
Audi's Partnership with the Marvel Universe
The Lost and Found Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang
Conclusion: The Power of Automotive Product Placement
Outro, Fun Fact, and Final Sponsor Ads
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