1978 is here and we’ve achieved “Prime Seventies.” Just watch the following ABC promo for back-to-back TV specials featuring The Carpenters, John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Just…wow!

Following that, enjoy spots for Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips, the Subaru Brat, and C.W. Post cereal. On a minor note, I never saw an Arthur Treacher’s growing up in 70s-80s Southern California. Guess they were/are more of a Midwest and East Coast thing.

‘CARPENTERS’/’OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’ TV SPECIALS PROMO (1978)

_{ABC promo for ‘The Carpenters: Space Encounters’ and ‘Olivia!’ TV specials. In addition to Karen and Richard Carpenter & Olivia Newton-John, guest stars include John Davidson, Suzanne Somers, Andy Gibb, and ABBA. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired May 1978.}

ARTHUR TREACHER’S FISH & CHIPS COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips restaurant commercial. Narrator may be Danny Dark. Spot aired in 1978.}

SUBARU BRAT COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Subaru Brat car commercial featuring a ‘fun’ theme. Spot aired May 1978.}

C.W. POST CEREAL COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{C.W. Post cereal commercial. Spot aired January 1978 (likely produced in ’77).}

Previously on 70s Commercials: McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb Cereal, VW Rabbit, Spray ‘N Wash (1977)

More Carpenters: 70s Spots: The Carpenters – Rare Japanese Commercials

More Olivia Newton-John: 70s Stories In The News: Little Richard, Susan Dey, Grease, Saturday Night Fever

More Arthur Treacher’s: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Arthur Treacher’s ‘Santa’ (1979)

More Subaru: 70s Spots: ’74 Subaru, Snoopy’s Doghouse & More

More Post Cereals: 70s Spots: Pink Panther Flakes Cereal (1971 & ’72)