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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Tupperware ‘Jingle’ (1978)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: NFL Electric Football Game (1971)
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.
Previously on 70s Spots: Levi’s Animated Classic (1971)
‘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.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): ‘Christmas In Disneyland’ & ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ (1976 & ’79)
The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family Christmas L.P.s (1970/1971)
BRADY BUNCH MOMENTS
The Bradys looking a mite uncomfortable for Christmas
PARTRIDGE POP
There’s probably a clever joke to made here about Partridges and pear trees – but I’m feeling lazy
Read about the L.P.s: Merry Christmas From The Brady Bunch (1970) and A Partridge Family Christmas Card (1971)
*Note: This Holiday Repeat originally appeared on Bionic Disco in 2012.
There goes ‘Christmas In Disneyland’!
“Wednesday, it’s Christmas In Disneyland with all your favorite Disney characters.”
Happy holidays, everyone! Here’s a double dose of ABC promos for you to open and enjoy.
First up, we have a December 1976 spot for Christmas In Disneyland and The Carpenters TV specials. Did you catch either of these 40 years ago?
Following that, we have a December 1979 promo for Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town and ABC’s Mork & Mindy.
Previously on 70s Spots: (Winter Holidays): Kodak Instant Camera (Xmas, 1979)