70s Shots: New York In The Seventies

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Midtown Manhattan, 1979 (Getty via Esquire)

Inspired by HBO’s series, The Deuce, Esquire magazine has published 50 photographs of New York City from across the 1970s.

There’s lots of great shots worth investigating; grungy street scenes, regular folks going about their business, as well as fancy pants rock and roll stars in their younger years.

South Bronx, 1972 (Getty via Esquire)

Hit the link or click on a photo to view all of the shots

Previously on 70s Shots: World Trade Center & NYC Surroundings (1973)

70s Spots: ’73 Camaro & Ford Pick Up ‘Charlie Chaplin’ (1972)

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Here comes Lord Byron in his new ’73 Camaro!

“LT for ‘Luxury Touring’.”

A pair of vehicle spots today. The first features the 1973 Camaro and a poem by Lord Byron. Yes, you read that right.

Second, a spot for the ’73 Ford Pickup featuring a Charlie Chaplin look-alike and a silent movie feel. Both commercials aired in November of 1972.

’73 Chevy Camaro Commercial (1972)

’73 Ford Pickup ‘Charlie Chaplin’ Commercial (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

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‘Fire! Flames are gettin’ higher!’

“Friday night it’s hot stuff!”

Today, we have a pair of ABC promos from October of 1976. The first features the Donny & Marie show and a gaggle of guest stars; Sonny & Cher, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Edgar Bergen, Paul Lynde, and Loretta Swit.

The second promo is a rare spot for Holmes & YoYo. This show was a favorite when I was just a wee whipper-snapper – which you can read about here.

‘Donny & Marie’ Show TV Promo (1976)

‘Holmes & YoYo’ TV Promo (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser & Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ (James Coburn, 1977)

More Donny & Marie at Bionic Disco: Music for Monday: Donny & Marie Osmond, ‘I’m Leaving It (All) Up To You’ (1974)

70s Spots: Budweiser & Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ (James Coburn, 1977)

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Meanwhile, back at the Bavarian Festival…

“Budweiser!”

October is here! In the spirit of the impending autumn – here’s two American beer spots celebrating Oktoberfest.

First, we have a Budweiser commercial with a “Bavarian Festival” on display. Second, James Coburn in cowboy duds gets his Oktober on for Schlitz Light. Both spots aired in October of 1977.

Budweiser ‘Oktoberfest’ Commercial (1977)

Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ Commercial (James Coburn, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Coke (‘Mean’ Joe Greene) & Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ (1979)

70s Spots: Coke (‘Mean’ Joe Greene) & Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ (1979)

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‘Really. You can have it…’

“Hey, kid! Catch!”

Here’s an iconic ad I’m happy to finally have on the ol’ YouTube channel. “Mean” Joe Greene for Coca-Cola. The spot aired in October of 1979, became an advertising classic and one of the best-known spots of the Seventies.

After that, a Pepsi spot, also from October ’79, featuring a family at Disneyland (or possibly Disney World). This one isn’t well-remembered, but is a fun one nonetheless. Happy Friday!

Coca-Cola Commercial (‘Mean’ Joe Greene, 1979)

Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

More “Mean’ Joe & Coke at Bionic Disco: 70s Stories In The News: ‘Mean’ Joe Greene & Coca-Cola (1979)

70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

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‘Heavy duty cleaning’ circa ’75

“Bold – can make The Bold Ones bright!”

Let’s get our houses in order with some cleaning products today. First, a spot for Bold laundry detergent featuring a rambunctious young lady and her mother.

Second, we find Rose Marie (The Dick Van Dyke Show) as a housekeeper for Pledge furniture spray. Both commercials aired in February of 1975.

Bold Detergent Commercial (1975)

Pledge Commercial (Rose Marie, 1975)

Previously on 70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)