70s Spots: ‘Owen Marshall’ & ‘The Crooked Hearts’ ABC Promos (1972)

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Bionic Lawyer, Lee Majors

“Thursday nights – here on ABC.”

A pair of ABC TV promos from November of 1972 for you today. First up, Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law starring Arthur Hill and Lee Majors. Majors eventually left the series to focus on his new hit, The Six Million Dollar Man. His replacement on Marshall? David Soul.

In second position, a spot for the Wednesday Movie of the Week, The Crooked Hearts, starring Rosalind Russell, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Ross Martin. This was to be Russell’s last film. She passed away in 1976.

‘Owen Marshall’ ABC Series Promo (1972)

‘The Crooked Hearts’ ABC Movie Promo (1972)

Previously on 70s Spots: Magnavox & Zenith TVs (Lloyd Bridges, 1971)

70s Spots: Magnavox & Zenith TVs (Lloyd Bridges, 1971)

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Lloyd Bridges picked a bad day to give up watching TV.

“Magnavox gives you more.”

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy Funshine Friday! Don’t adjust your set – that is indeed Lloyd Bridges extolling the virtues of Magnavox television.

After Mr. Bridges, you’ll find a colorful spot for Zenith sets. Both commercials aired in December of 1971.

Lloyd Bridges For Magnavox TVs (1971)

Zenith Chromacolor TV Commercial (1971)

Previously on 70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Dirt Drop’ & Schlitz ‘Ship Captain’ (1973)

70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Dirt Drop’ & Schlitz ‘Ship Captain’ (1973)

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Clean as a wet whistle!

“If unique is what you seek…”

A pair of quality 1973 drinkin’ spots on-tap today. Both of these made me smile and I hope they do the same for you.

First, comedian Billy Van is back for Colt 45 Malt Liquor. This one is dirty!

Second, one for Schlitz beer featuring a ship’s captain and his motley crew. Both commercials aired in December of 1973.

Colt 45 ‘Dirt Drop’ Commercial (1973)

Schlitz Beer ‘Ship Captain’ Commercial (1973)

Previously on 70s Spots: Paul Masson Wine (Orson Welles) & Morton Steak House (1978)

More Colt 45 & Billy Van at Bionic Disco: Colt 45 ‘Jaws’ (Billy Van, 1976)

70s Spots: Paul Masson Wine (Orson Welles) & Morton Steak House (1978)

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Citizen Vino

“We will sell no wine before its time.”

Fine dining on the menu today with a wine and steak combo. First a classic Paul Masson white wine commercial starring a seemingly non-inebriated Orson Welles. The spot aired in November of 1978.

After the glass of Emerald Dry, throw some frozen Morton steaks in the oven or microwave. The Morton Steak House spot aired in February of ’78.

Orson Welles For Paul Masson Wine (1978)

Morton Steak House Commercial (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Ray-O-Vac (Burgess Meredith) & Bactine (1977)

70s Spots: Ray-O-Vac (Burgess Meredith) & Bactine (1977)

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Power trio!
(Nipsey Russell, Ruth Buzzi, and Burgess Meredith for Ray-O-Vac, 1977)

“Get something started with Ray-O-Vac!”

Here’s a dandy, celebrity-filled spot for Ray-O-Vac batteries. The commercial aired in December of 1977 and features Nipsey Russell, Ruth Buzzi, and Burgess Meredith. Star powah!

After that, a classic spot for Bactine with a focus on soothing those dastardly mosquito bites. Poor lil’ Sam! This one aired in May of ’77 (and appears to have been produced in ’75 or ’76 according to the copyright).

Ray-O-Vac Commercial (Burgess Meredith, 1977)

Bactine Commercial (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Papillon’ (1973) & ‘Quintet’ (1979) TV Trailers

Music For Monday: Lobo, ‘Me And You And A Dog Named Boo’ (1971)

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Doin’ the Boo!

Music for Monday, Monday, Monday! Time to leap over to Cherry Stereo and discover which seventies song is basking in the limelight.

Hey, groovy! It’s Lobo singing “Me And You And A Dog Named Boo” on European TV in 1971. This’ll bring you right back. Have a look & listen!

Previously on Music for Monday: Faces, ‘Stay With Me’ (Live ’72)