(Holiday Repeat): ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ – ‘Turn Back The Years’ (1976)

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Happy almost-New Year! On this last day of 2014, I’m pleased to bring you a 70s-style holiday repeat from last year. See you in 2015.

"Live the days of 'remember when'" ('Turn Back the Years,' 1976)

“Live the days of ‘remember when'” (‘Turn Back the Years,’ 1976)

Hectic holiday helpers! Since the new year is fast approaching, here’s something to help you catch your breath; “Turn Back the Years” from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.

This short and sweet tune is sung by Red Skelton, with music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. It was arranged & conducted by Maury Laws. Sing along!

‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Turn Back The Years,’ 1976

Daily 70s Ad: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)

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Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot.' ('Ebony' magazine, December, 1974)

Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot. (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974)

“Marx makes games that everyone can have fun playing.”

Marx Games, makers of Magic Shot, TV Tennis, and Skee Whee. Daily 70s Ad #354: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year’ (1971)

Daily 70s Ad: The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year’ (1971)

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The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year.' ('Billboard' magazine, December 25, 1971)

The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, December 25, 1971)

“Thanks For An Incredible Year.”

The Osmonds were kinda popular in 1971. Daily 70s Ad #353: The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year’ originally appeared in the December 25, 1971 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mazda GLC Hatchback (1977)

Daily 70s Ad: Mazda GLC Hatchback (1977)

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Mazda GLC Hatchback. ('Popular Mechanics' magazine, December, 1977)

Mazda GLC Hatchback. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, December, 1977)

“You’re gonna love our Great Little Car.”

Three grand – that’s a “great little price.” Daily 70s Ad #352: Mazda GLC Hatchback originally appeared in the December, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.

(Source: Popular Mechanics)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good’ (1974)

Daily 70s Ad: PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good’ (1974)

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PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good.' ('Ebony' magazine, December, 1974)

PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974)

“Television’s first series about health that’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.”

Here’s one you don’t see every day. Or, any day for that matter. Daily 70s Ad #351: PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good’ originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist’ (1971)

Daily 70s Ad: Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist’ (1971)

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Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist.' ('Billboard' magazine, December 25, 1971)

Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, December 25, 1971)

“Billboard Campus Attractions 1971. Melanie. #1 Female Vocalist.”

Melanie, of “Brand New Key” fame. Daily 70s Ad #350: Melanie, ‘#1 Female Vocalist’ originally appeared in the December 25, 1971 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ’78 Mercury Zephyr Wagons (1977)