Ring Ring. It’s ‘the most explosive motion picture of the year.’ (‘Telefon commercial, 1977)
“Code name for a top secret plan for total destruction.”
We roll from yesterday’s action-adventure, The Gauntlet, into today’s adventurous-action of Telefon.
Telefon was directed by Don Siegel and stars Charles Bronson, Lee Remick, Donald Pleasence, and Tyne Daly.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #420: Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Gauntlet’ (1977)
Clint takes a beating in ‘The Gauntlet,’ 1977.
“The odds are a hundred to one they won’t make it…”
A very good President’s Day to you. I hope you’re lucky enough to have a day off work. If so, why not take in a movie?
Here’s a TV trailer for the Clint Eastwood and Sondra Locke flick, The Gauntlet, with smooth commercial narration by Casey Kasem.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #418, 419: IBM Copiers & Typewriters (1974)
Cheery Stereo puts the needle to the record.
Bionic friends, I’m happy to announce that my brand new website Cherry Stereo is now live! The site is focused like a laser beam of love on the greatest music of the Seventies – both well-known and unsung. You’ll find the latest news on artists like ABBA, the Rolling Stones, Loretta Lynn, Black Sabbath, Sex Pistols and Stevie Wonder, but also cool peeks at lesser-mentioned performers like Christie, Pilot and Betty Wright.
I’d be very pleased if you head on over and check out the new musical undertaking. It’s something I’ve wanted to get off the ground for ages. If you find yourself interested, bookmark that sucker and tell your friends. It’s got a good beat and you can dance to it – so there’s nothing to lose!
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“Welcome to Cherry Stereo – a site devoted to the music of the 1970s!
Any artist, recording or performance, in any genre, from January 1st 1970 – December 31st 1979 is fair game for inclusion here. We hope you’ll find all your favorites featured, but also uncover artists and tunes you’ve never heard before.”
‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ title card, 1975
Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday we’ll be floating back 41 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.
Cupid Snoopy on the job.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was directed by Phil Roman and produced by the usual Peanuts pairing of Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez. Voice actors include; Duncan Watson (Charlie Brown), Melanie Kohn (Lucy) and Stephen Shea in his last appearance as Linus.
Linus picks out a special box of chocolates for Miss Othmar.
Roll the clips and memories!
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb
More Peanuts at Bionic Disco: ‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown!’ (1976)
Good riddance to White-Out. (IBM commercial, 1974)
“Isn’t this a better way?”
We’ll finish up 1974 week with a look at some cutting edge IBM office technology.
First up, a spot for the Selectric typewriter Mag Card system. After that, a commercial for the IBM Copier II. Haven’t we come a long way, baby?
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #416, 417: Gillette & Schick Shaving Systems (1974)
Who knew Genghis Khan was such an affable spokesperson? (Schick commercial, 1974)
“The civilized shave.”
Let’s all wake up, slap some water on our faces and have a nice shave. Yes, everyone – men, women, and children. Or, you can watch the two shaving-related spots below from December 1974.
First up, Genghis Khan sells us the Schick Super II system. Second, customers at a skyway gondola station let us know how much they love Gillette Trac II.
Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #415: ‘The Towering Inferno’ TV Trailer (1974)