Saturday 70s Spots: ‘Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes’ & ‘The Gong Show’ (1978)

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That's Batman with a shotgun, isn't it? Batman. With. A. Shotgun! ('Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes,' 1978)

That’s Batman with a shotgun, isn’t it? Batman. With. A. Shotgun! (‘Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes,’ 1978)

“Bugs Bunny and all his pals, live onstage in a brand new show!”

Our theme for today’s 1970s commercials is “Goofball.” First up, we have a rare spot for the live-action stage show, Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes. Wow, that would have been something to see. The show looks mighty wonderful and seems to be smothered in cheese.

After that, the ultimate in “Goofball,” The Gong Show. Your celebrity guests for the week are Carl Ballantine, Dorothy Lamour and Jamie Farr. Both commercials ran in the summer of 1978.

‘Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes’ Stage Show Commercial, 1978

‘The Gong Show’ Promo, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush & Fisher-Price Kitchen Set (1974 & ’79)

Daily 70s Ad: Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV (1970)

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Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV. ('LIFE' magazine, November 13, 1970)

Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV. (‘LIFE’ magazine, November 13, 1970)


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“Comes with a cordless hand-held unit that lets you turn the picture on and off, control the volume and adjust the tint.”

Looking Sharp. Daily 70s Ad #175: Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pinto ‘Variations’ (1972)

Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘The 4th Of July Parade’ From ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’ (1976)

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"There's a happy celebration in each town across the nation..." (Rankin/Bass, 1976)

“There’s a happy celebration in each town across the nation…” (Rankin/Bass, 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)

“…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

Previously on Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pinto ‘Variations’ (1972)

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Ford Pinto 'Variations.' ('Ebony' magazine, June, 1972)

Ford Pinto ‘Variations.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)


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“Red, white and blue!The new Sprint Option includes this racy color scheme.”

Which variation is right for you?! It’s so hard to choose. Better go with red, white and blue for the holiday. Daily 70s Ad #174: Ford Pinto ‘Variations’ originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ (1974)

Mood Music: George Jones & Tammy Wynette, ‘We’re Gonna Try to Get Along’ (Live ’73)

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"From now on we're gonna sing a happy song..." (George Jones & Tammy Wynette, 1973)

“From now on we’re gonna sing a happy song…” (George Jones & Tammy Wynette, 1973)

Happy almost-holiday! Here’s a bit o’ mood-liftin’ music from country icons George Jones & Tammy Wynette. The married couple can be seen performing “We’re Gonna Try to Get Along” live in Cypress Gardens, Florida in 1973. The song appeared on the Me and the First Lady L.P. and the clip comes from The George Jones & Tammy Wynette Show.

George Jones & Tammy Wynette: ‘We’re Gonna Try to Get Along,’ Live In FL, 1973

Previously on Mood Music: Argent, ‘Hold Your Head Up’ (1972)

Daily 70s Ad: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ (1974)

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Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman.' ('Billboard' magazine, June 22, 1974)

Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)


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“His TV show begins July 11 (1974) on NBC.”

Davis’ “One Hell Of A Woman” hit #11 on the US “Hot 100” chart and appeared on the Stop And Smell The Roses L.P.. Daily 70s Ad #173: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ (1970)