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Holiday Repeat: ‘4th Of July Parade’ Sing-A-Long (1976)

Posted on July 4, 2022 by David Moore

_{‘There’s a happy celebration in each town across the nation…’ (Rankin/Bass, 1976)}

A very happy Independence Day Bionic friends! Let’s turn the time-clock back and revisit a post celebrating the day; Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976).

“On this island, every day is the 4th of July!”

Happy 4th of July to all who are celebrating at home and abroad! To get us in the proper mood, here’s “The 4th of July Parade” song from Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.

_{‘…At the 4th of July Parade!’ (Rankin/Bass, 1976)}

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year first aired in December of 1976 (topping off the Bicentennial celebrations). In the clip below you can hang out with Ben Franklin, Rudolph and the Baby New Year. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Music arranged & conducted by Maury Laws. Let the festivities begin!

‘THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE’ FROM ‘RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR’ (1976)

More Rankin/Bass: Funshine Friday: Rankin/Bass – ‘Festival Of Family Classics’ (1973)

More 4th of July: 4th of July, 1972

70s Commercials: Ford Wagons, Kellogg’s Special K, Yellow Pages, Geritol (1973)

Posted on July 1, 2022 by David Moore

Happy Friday and Fourth of July weekend! Those following closely may have guessed that the commercials on view today aired in 1973. Tap them play buttons and enjoy vintage spots for the Ford Country Squire wagon, Kellogg’s Special K cereal, the Yellow Pages (with Lou Brock), and Geritol.

FORD COUNTRY SQUIRE ‘TEST DRIVE’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Ford Motors Country Squire wagon commercial featuring Mrs. Adams’ extraordinary test drive. Spot aired February 1973.}

KELLOGG’S ‘THE SPECIAL K BREAKFAST’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Kellogg’s Special K cereal commercial featuring ‘The Special K Breakfast’ and a woman with a ball and chain. Spot aired September 1973.}

LOU BROCK FOR THE YELLOW PAGES (1973)

_{Yellow Pages phone book commercial starring baseball great Lou Brock (St. Louis Cardinals). Spot aired December 1973.}

GERITOL ‘EVERY DAY’ COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Geritol vitamin supplement commercial featuring a woman on a farm. Spot aired August 1973.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

More Ford Wagons: 70s Spots: Ford Pinto Runabout & Country Squire Wagon (1971)

More Kellogg’s Special K: 70s Commercials: Steve Martin For Fortrel, Chiffon ‘Mother Nature,’ Campbell’s, Kellogg’s Special K (1973-74)

More Yellow Pages: Daily 70s Spot: Yellow Pages With Animated Mascot (1979)

More Geritol: 70s Commercials: Kraft Christmas Treats, Geritol, Jaclyn Smith For Max Factor, Dutch Masters (Xmas 1972-73)

70s Commercials: Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac, Paper Mate, Caress (1972)

Posted on June 28, 2022 by David Moore

1972 is the focus today. Pop that tape in the Betamax and take in commercials for Kraft Peanut Brittle, Contac cold capsules, Paper Mate Write Bros. pens (with Gretchen Wyler), and the Caress Body Bar. Feelings of nostalgic warmth are intended.

KRAFT PEANUT BRITTLE COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Kraft Peanut Brittle candy commercial featuring a father & daughter building a birdhouse. Narration by Ken Nordine. Spot aired November 1972.}

CONTAC COLD CAPSULES COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Contac cold medicine capsules commercial. Narration by Lloyd Bridges. Spot aired November 1972.}

PAPER MATE ‘WRITE ON!’ PEN COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Paper Mate Write Bros. nylon-tip pen commercial featuring a singing art teacher (Gretchen Wyler) and students. Spot aired April 1972.}

CARESS BODY BAR COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{‘New’ Caress Body Bar commercial featuring a woman bathing. Spot aired September 1972.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: McDonald’s, Orange Plus, Lux, Allerest (1971)

More Kraft candies: 70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)

More Paper Mate: 70s Spots: Paper Mate Pens (Johnny Brown) & Diners Club (1973)

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Survival’ (1975)

Posted on June 27, 2022 by David Moore

“Survival! Survival of the fittest!”

As we try to survive another Monday on this planet – here’s the O’Jays to help us along. “Survival” was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and appeared on the 1975 O’Jays album of the same title. “Survival” was released as the B-side to “Let Me Make Love To You” and grabbed a #10 spot on Billboard’s R&B chart on its own.

Here we find the group performing on Soul Train in 1975. Play loud.

THE O’JAYS, ‘SURVIVAL’ (‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1975)

Previously on Music for Monday: Suzi Quatro, ‘The Race Is On’ (1978)

More O’Jays: Daily 70s Spot: The O’Jays, ‘So Full Of Love’ Promo (1978)

70s Commercials: McDonald’s, Orange Plus, Lux, Allerest (1971)

Posted on June 24, 2022 by David Moore

It’s all 1971 today. Have a look at four vintage spots featuring McDonald’s (change back on your dollar!), Birds Eye Orange Plus, Lux liquid (with Sandy Duncan and Christopher Hewett), and Allerest allergy tablets.

Have a good weekend and I’ll see you in a few.

MCDONALD’S ‘CHANGE BACK’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{McDonald’s commercial featuring two hamburgers, french fries, and a coke for less than a dollar. Spot aired in 1971.}

ORANGE PLUS COMMERCIAL (BIRDS EYE, 1971)

_{Birds Eye Orange Plus ‘orange breakfast beverage’ commercial featuring a fancy bow tie. Spot aired circa 1971.}

LUX LIQUID COMMERCIAL (SANDY DUNCAN & MR. BELVEDERE, 1971)

_{Lux with Dermasil dishwashing liquid commercial featuring actors Sandy Duncan and Christopher Hewett (‘Mr. Belvedere’). Spot aired in 1971.}

ALLEREST ALLERGY TABLETS COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Allerest allergy tablets commercial featuring springtime in Paris. Spot aired early 1971.}

Previously on 70s Spots: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

More McDonald’s: 70s Commercials: McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish, Honeycomb Cereal, VW Rabbit, Spray ‘N Wash (1977)

More Orange Plus: 70s Commercials: L’eggs Sheer Energy, Orange Plus, AMC Gremlin, Prudential (1974)

More Sandy Duncan: 70s Spots: Triscuits (Betty Buckley) & Wheat Thins (Sandy Duncan) (1977)

More Christopher Hewett: 70s Commercials: Lifebuoy Soap, Bumble Bee Tuna, Ex-Lax, Zenith (1970-71)

70s Commercials: Honeycomb, Western Electric, Mr. Magnet Man, Colt 45 (1970)

Posted on June 21, 2022 by David Moore

Were lounging around in 1970 for this installment of vintage commercials. Our star attraction is a spot for Honeycomb cereal with a free metal license plate offer. Check out that cool looking biker gang. What a bunch of terrors.

Following that, you’ll find spots for Western Electric, Romper Room’s Mr. Magnet Man toy, and a long version of a Colt 45 spot starring Billy Van. I posted a shorter, 30: second version nine years back. Gee, I’ve been doing this for a while now.

HONEYCOMB CEREAL ‘TOY LICENSE PLATE’ COMMERCIAL (1970)