Daily 70s Spot #393: ABC TV Stars ‘Still The One’ Promo (1979)

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The Fonz with a beard? (Henry Winkler, ABC promo, 1979)

The Fonz with a beard? (Henry Winkler, ABC promo, 1979)

“Still the one – ABC!”

We’ll go for a late 1979 theme this week and capture the tail-end of the Seventies. This promo for ABC aired in December of ’79 and is packed with series superstars riding hot air balloons.

Keep your eyes peeled and you can catch a glimpse of; Norman Fell (The Ropers), Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall (Laverne & Shirley), Doris Roberts and Donna Pescow (Angie), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Robert Urich (Vegas), Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels), Robin Williams (Mork & Mindy), Susan Richardson (Eight Is Enough), Hal Linden (Barney Miller), and Judd Hirsch and Danny DeVito (Taxi).

ABC ‘Still The One’ TV Stars Promo, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #391, 392: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Musicals’ (1975)

Daily 70s Spot #391, 392: Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Musicals’ (1975)

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What a showman! (The Colonel, Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial, 1975)

What a showman! (The Colonel, Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial, 1975)

“Real goodness from the Colonel.”

Time to enjoy two Kentucky Fried Chicken mini-musicals that aired in November of 1975. The Colonel told everyone to sing and dance…and they did with great abandon.

In the first spot, which takes place in an office, you might recognize a few faces. The only one I can put a name to is the “boss” who appears halfway through. That’s Jack Collins who played Mike’s boss, Mr. Phillips on The Brady Bunch.

Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Office Song’ Commercial, 1975

Kentucky Fried Chicken ‘Real Goodness’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #389, 390: Tom T. Hall For Chevy (1975)

Daily 70s Spot #389, 390: Tom T. Hall For Chevy (1975)

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Tom T. Hall and friend for Chevy, 1975

Tom T. Hall and friend for Chevy, 1975

“Your money’s worth, mile after mile.”

Here we have two country music-flavored commercials for Chevrolet. First, we find singer-songwriter, Tom T. Hall showing off the upcoming 1976 El Camino.

After that, another country singer (who I can’t place and isn’t named) presents the ’76 Monte Carlo, Chevelle, Caprice, and Impala. Both spots aired in November 1975. Go ahead, try one on for size.

Chevy El Camino Commercial With Tom T. Hall, 1975

Chevy ‘Try One On’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #388: Howard Cosell’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo (1975)

More Chevy at Bionic Disco: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)

Daily 70s Spot #388: Howard Cosell’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo (1975)

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No, not that 'Saturday Night Live.' The other one. (Lee Majors & Howard Cosell, 1975)

No, not that ‘Saturday Night Live.’ The other one. (Lee Majors & Howard Cosell, 1975)

“I can hardly wait…”

Here’s a rare one. A November, 1975 ABC promo for Howard Cosell’s Saturday Night Live. NBC’s Saturday Night, which debuted in October ’75, didn’t change their show’s name to Saturday Night Live until Cosell’s variety show went off the air in January 1976.

In this promo, Cosell buddies up with Lee Majors and guests include O.J. Simpson and the Rockettes. Have a great Friday!

Howard Cosell’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #387: Kawasaki Motorcycle (1975)

Daily 70s Spot #387: Kawasaki Motorcycle (1975)

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'It's kinda hard to explain...' (Kawasaki commercial, 1975)

‘It’s kinda hard to explain…’ (Kawasaki commercial, 1975)

“Kawasaki lets the good times roll!”

1975 Week continues with a little burnt rubber, bright sunshine, and an ol’ swimmin’ hole.

It’s all here in this Kawasaki motorcycle commercial featuring a first-time rider contemplating playing hooky from work. The spot aired in May of 1975.

Kawasaki Motorcycle Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Pinto With Herb Edelman & Arte Johnson (1975)

Daily 70s Spot #386: Ford Pinto With Herb Edelman & Arte Johnson (1975)

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'I didn't know that!' (Arte Johnson & Herb Edelman for Ford Pinto, 1975)

‘I didn’t know that!’ (Arte Johnson & Herb Edelman for Ford Pinto, 1975)

“Ford means value.”

Here’s a nice Ford Pinto spot that’s chock full o’ 70s stars. The spokesperson is Herb Edelman (Big John, Little John), the cop is Allan Melvin (The Brady Bunch), and Arte Johnson (Laugh-In) appears in a bunny suit at the end. Heck, I think the younger guy hoping around in the back may be Chris Beaumont who also appeared in a few episodes of The Brady Bunch.

The spot aired in May of 1975. Roll it!

Ford Pinto Commercial With Herb Edelman & Arte Johnson, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Daily 70s Spot #385: Aqua Velva ‘Herbal & Musk’ (1975)

More Herb Edelman at Bionic Disco: Herb Edelman For Midas & Texaco (1977)
More Arte Johnson at Bionic Disco: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)
More Allan Melvin at Bionic Disco: Sam The Butcher For Liquid-Plumr (1973 & ’74)