70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears’ TV Series, Aqua-Fresh, Nestle Toll House, All Detergent (1979)

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I’ve got four freshly-unearthed commercials from 1979 on display today. We’ll start off with a CBS promo for the premiere of The Bad News Bears TV series starring Jack Warden. Following that, there’s spots for “new” Aqua-Fresh toothpaste, Nestle Toll House morsels, and All detergent. Hope you have fun.

‘THE BAD NEWS BEARS’ TV SERIES PREMIERE PROMO (CBS, 1979)

‘The Bad News Bears’ television series promo for the premiere episode starring Jack Warden, Tricia Cast, Corey Feldman, and Meeno Peluce. Spot aired March 1979.

‘NEW’ AQUA-FRESH TOOTHPASTE COMMERCIAL (1979)

Aqua-Fresh “Double-protection” toothpaste commercial featuring a father and son stand-off. Spot aired May 1979.

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE COOKIES COMMERCIAL (1979)

Nestlé Semi-Sweet Chocolate Toll House Morsels commercial featuring “Charlie” and his mom. Spot aired March 1979.

ALL DETERGENT COMMERCIAL (1979)

All powder detergent commercial featuring a mall demonstration. Spot aired August 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC Thursday, Revlon Moon Drops, Ford Fairmont (1977-78)

More Bad News Bears: Show Toppers: ‘The Bad News Bears’ (TV, 1979)

More Nestle: 70s Commercials: Smack It! Board Game, Gaines-Burgers, Revlon Flex, Nestle Hot Cocoa (1975-78)

Music For Monday: Emmylou Harris, ‘Feelin’ Single, Seein’ Double’ (1976)

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Monday, Monday, let’s make it a fun day. To help us along, here’s Emmylou Harris performing on Europe’s TopPop program in June of 1976.

The song in question was released as “I Really Had A Ball Last Night (Feelin’ Single, Seein’ Double)” in 1975. It was written by Wayne Kemp and an earlier version by George Jones may reside in your memory. Foot tapping guaranteed.

EMMYLOU HARRIS, ‘FEELIN’ SINGLE, SEEIN’ DOUBLE’ (‘TOPPOP,’ 1976)

Previously on Music for Monday: Loretta Lynn, ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’ (1970)

70s Commercials: Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC Thursday, Revlon Moon Drops, Ford Fairmont (1977-78)

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We’re focused on the late seventies on this fine Friday. You can view two spots from 1977 and two from ’78. Dive in for the Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC’s Thursday night comedy line-up, Revlon Moon Drops lipstick, and Ford Fairmont.

Have a most excellent weekend. See you back here on Monday.

SPACESHIP HONEYCOMB ‘STRANGE PLANET’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Animated Post Honeycomb cereal commercial featuring the Spaceship Honeycomb and a ‘strange planet’ of giant turtle people. Spot aired in 1978.

‘MORK & MINDY’/’WHAT’S HAPPENING!!’/’BARNEY MILLER’/’SOAP’ PROMO (1978)

ABC Thursday night comedy promo featuring ‘Mork & Mindy,’ ‘What’s Happening!!,’ ‘Barney Miller,’ and ‘Soap.’ Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired November 1978.

REVLON MOON DROPS LIPSTICK COMMERCIAL (1977)

Revlon Moon Drops Color Moist lipstick commercial. Spot aired August 1977.

FORD FAIRMONT VS. VW RABBIT COMMERCIAL (1977)

Ford Fairmont commercial featuring a comparison to the VW Rabbit. Spot aired November 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: La Choy ‘Swing American!,’ Squeeze Parkay, Nestea Plunge, Weebles (1973-76)

More Honeycomb: 70s Commercials: ‘Spaceship Honeycomb,’ 7-Up, Fritos, Ford Mustang (1978-79)

More ABC Promos: 70s Spots: ‘Temperatures Rising’ ABC Promo (1972)

More Revlon: 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)

More Ford: 70s Spots: Polaroid, Kodak, Ford, Bounty (1978)

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer, Mercury Monarch, Panasonic TV (1970-76)

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*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.*

I haven’t dipped into the Buried Treasure files in a while, so let me do that now. Here’s a quartet of vintage commercials comprising Ford Pinto, Olympia Beer ( with Teri Garr), Mercury Monarch, and Panasonic TV sets. Roll into the golden goodies below.

FORD PINTO COMMERCIAL (1970)

Ford Pinto commercial touting a reduced need for servicing. Spot aired November 1970.

OLYMPIA BEER COMMERCIAL (TERI GARR, 1971)

Olympia beer commercial featuring a young couple visiting their hometown. The actress appears to be Teri Garr. Spot aired January 1971 (likely produced in 1970).

MERCURY MONARCH COMMERCIAL (1975)

Lincoln-Mercury Monarch car commercial featuring $250 off Limited Edition models. Spot aired in 1975.

PANASONIC TV SET COMMERCIAL (1976)

Panasonic Quintrex II color television set commercial featuring a pirate ship and a nose-biting parrot. Spot aired November 1976.

Previously on Buried Treasures: Ben-Gay, Kraft Cheese Singles, Parkay, Char-B-Que (1970-78)

More Ford Pinto: 70s Spots: ’75 Ford Pinto, Maverick & Granada, Flair, GE (1974)

More Olympia beer: 70s Spots: Stroh’s & Olympia Beer (1971 & ’72)

More Mercury Monarch: 70s Spots: Mercury Monarch ‘Mercedes Challenge’ (1975)

More Panasonic: 70s Spots: Panasonic TVs & Sony Cassette-Corder (1971)

70s Commercials: La Choy ‘Swing American!,’ Squeeze Parkay, Nestea Plunge, Weebles (1973-76)

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Got four commercials for you today and every one is a winner. Sit back, hit the clickers, and bask in the warmth of Weebles toy sets (dig that Marina!), La Choy Chow Mein (swinging so American), Squeeze Parkay margarine, and, lastly, the Nestea Plunge.

WEEBLES TOY SETS COMMERCIAL (1973)

Hasbro Romper Room Weebles toy sets commercial featuring Weebles Airport, Cottage, and Marina. Spot aired in 1973-1974.

LA CHOY ‘SWING AMERICAN!’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

La Choy Chow Mein commercial featuring a trio of shoppers and a jaunty jingle. Spot aired October 1974.

SQUEEZE PARKAY MARGARINE COMMERCIAL (1975)

Kraft Squeeze Parkay margarine commercial featuring an ‘unsure’ family. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired November 1975.

NESTEA PLUNGE ‘GOLFER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Nestea instant iced tea commercial featuring a warm golfer and a famous jingle. Spot aired June 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Fruity Pebbles, G.I. Joe, Alka-Seltzer, Playtex Bra (1970-73)

More Weebles: 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

More La Choy: 70s Spots: Sara Lee Cakes & La Choy Chinese Food (1978)

More Parkay: Sunday 70s Spots: Kraft Parkay Margarine & Spaghetti Meals (1974)

More Nestea: 70s Spots: Nestea Plunge, Ford LTD & More (1976-77)

Music For Monday: Loretta Lynn, ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’ (1970)

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Here’s Loretta Lynn to get our week off to a good start. Lynn can be seen performing “You Ain’t Woman Enough” on The Ed Sullivan Show October 11, 1970.

“You Ain’t Woman Enough” was written by Lynn and hit #2 on Billboard‘s Hot Country singles chart in 1966. The tune originally appeared on an album of the same name in ’66 and later in 1970 on the compilation LP Loretta Lynn Writes ‘Em and Sings ‘Em. Likely the incentive for the performance below.

LORETTA LYNN, ‘YOU AIN’T WOMAN ENOUGH’ (‘ED SULLIVAN SHOW,’ 1970)

Previously on Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘Denis’ (1978)

More Loretta Lynn: Classic 70s Music Ads: Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, ‘We Only Make Believe’ (1971)