70s Spots: ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Promo (Dick Clark, 1977)

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Happy New Year from all the gang!

“Rock in the New Year with Dick Clark.”

If it’s the Seventies and you’re in front of the TV on New Year’s Eve – then you’re tuning in Dick Clark. No two ways about it. This short New Year’s Rockin’ Eve clip aired nearly 40 years ago on December 30, 1977. Looks like Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company) and Robert Hegyes (Welcome Back, Kotter) were joining in the festivities.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year’s Eve and a safe and happy 2017. Happy New Year!

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Promo (Dick Clark, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Pizza Hut ‘Solitaire’ (1971)

70s Spots: Pizza Hut ‘Solitaire’ (1971)

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Slip into Pizza Hut’s cozy den for a slice.

“We serve more pizza than anyone else in the world.”

Pizza Hut serves up a game of solitaire and a cozy den-like atmosphere in this classic spot that aired in December of 1971. Take a delicious bite out of it below and have a happy Friday!

Pizza Hut ‘Solitaire’ Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘The Rutles’ & ‘Sinatra & Friends’ (1978)

70s Spots: ‘The Rutles’ & ‘Sinatra & Friends’ (1978)

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Introducing the Pre-Fab Four!

“The semi-legendary Rutles who made the ’60s what they are today!”

Today, were shining a spotlight on the new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel. Cherry Stereo is my new Seventies music site and any music related commercials or clips will go up on that site and channel. I invite you to join in the fun!

Here’s two great 1978 promos to get things started; The Rutles debut L.P. and the Sinatra and Friends TV special.

‘The Rutles’ L.P. Promo (1978)

‘Sinatra & Friends’ TV Promo (1978)

Previously on 70s Spots: Tupperware ‘Jingle’ (1978)

70s Spots: Tupperware ‘Jingle’ (1978)

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Lock in that freshness, folks.

“My Tupperware Lady has the freshest ideas…”

Why, hello! Won’t you join me for a moment of plastic freshness? Here we have a Tupperware commercial with a lovely “Tupperware Lady” jingle. If you’re lucky, this tune will get stuck in your head for the rest of the day.

The commercial aired in August of 1978.

Tupperware ‘Jingle’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: NFL Electric Football Game (1971)

70s Spots: NFL Electric Football Game (1971)

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The action-packed gameplay will leave you breathless!

“You start the action!”

Raise your hand if you remember NFL Electric Football by Tudor games. Now raise your hand if you remember the disappointment that set in after your first 10 minutes playing with it. Sigh.

I had one of these and watching the little plastic players skitter directionless around the board got old almost instantly. Great-looking toy though. They must have sold a tons of these. The spot below aired in December of 1971.

NFL Electric Football Game Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: Levi’s Animated Classic (1971)

70s Spots: Levi’s Animated Classic (1971)

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‘The Stranger came to our town, with the power to change dull to extraordinary…’

“His was the magic of Levi’s.”

Here’s one of those great animated Levi’s jeans commercials, a series of which aired throughout the 1970s. This one, featuring a “Stranger” in the Old West theme, aired in December of 1971.

These Levi’s cartoons always seemed a bit magical and it was a minor thrill whenever I caught one playing. I was only five when this one ran. I have a clearer memory of the late 70s ads.

*Note: Bionic visitor, gilgamess1, and YouTube viewer, Christopher Sobieniak, both provided info that the narrator of these spots is Ken Nordine. You may want to check out his cool Jazz recordings.

Levi’s Animated Commercial, 1971

Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): ‘Christmas In Disneyland’ & ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ (1976 & ’79)