Daily 70s Ad: Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway’ (1973)

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Astrodome & Astroworld 'Getaway.' ('Texas Monthly' magazine, June, 1973)

Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, June, 1973)


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“Major-League baseball in the Astrodome. Acres of thrills in Astroworld.”

“Astrodomain” included the Houston Astrodome ballpark and the Astroworld amusement park (later bought by Six Flags) across the road. I attended both a few times in the 1970s as my grandparents lived in Texas. Daily 70s Ad #169: Astrodome & Astroworld ‘Getaway’ originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

(Source: Texas Monthly)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ (1974)

Saturday 70s Spots: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & Jell-O (1973)

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Ranch-style salad dressin' with Roy & Dale. Trigger not present. (Seven Seas commercial, 1973)

Ranch-style salad dressin’ with Roy & Dale. Trigger not present. (Seven Seas commercial, 1973)

“To give your salads a holiday look – start with Jell-O.”

The weekend has arrived. Time to open a bottle of vintage 1970s commercials. The theme for Saturday is salad. Yes, salad. The kind with leafy greens and the kind made with gooey gelatin.

First, enjoy a spot for Seven Seas salad dressing featuring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. After that, a holiday-themed commercial for Jell-O salad molds. Both spots aired in November of 1973. Bite into them below.

Roy Rogers & Dale Evans For Seven Seas Salad Dressing, 1973

Jello-O Holiday Salad Commercial, 1973

Previously on 70s Spots: Herb Edelman For Midas & Texaco (1977)

Daily 70s Ad: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ (1974)

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Uriah Heep 'Wonderworld.' ('Billboard' magazine, June 22, 1974)

Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)


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“New And Grand On Warner Bros Records & Tapes.”

The seventh album from the British rockers, featuring the single “Something Or Nothing.” Daily 70s Ad #168: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ (1979)

Funshine Friday: ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

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"Hiya, gang! Lemme give you a flash on what's new. It's called Motocross!" (Peppermint Patty, 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,' 1975)

“Hiya, gang! Lemme give you a flash on what’s new. It’s called Motocross!” (Peppermint Patty, ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,’ 1975)

“It’s the sport that’s sweeping the nation!”

You know what was hot in 1975? Motocross! Take it from me and Peppermint Patty. If you have any doubts, watch this clip from You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown.

"Motocross?!!" (Peanuts gang, 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,' 1975)

“Motocross?!!” (Peanuts gang, ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,’ 1975)

The 14th Peanuts TV special, You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown originally aired on October 28, 1975. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown Motocross Clip, 1975

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Brady Kids’ Sing ‘In No Hurry’ (1972)

More Peanuts on Bionic Disco: ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

Daily 70s Ad: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ (1979)

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Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition.' ('Orange Coast' magazine, April, 1979)

Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition.’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, April, 1979)


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“The Limited Edition Sebring 79. Only 1292 available.”

A fancy set of wheels with removable sunroof, fog lights and a nifty racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #167: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ originally appeared in the April, 1979 issue of Orange Coast magazine.

(Source: Orange Coast)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Buddy Hackett For Aladdin (1972)

Show Toppers: Joe Don Baker In ‘Eischied’ (1979)

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'Eischied' TV title, 1979

‘Eischied’ TV title, 1979

We haven’t enjoyed a Show Toppers segment in ages, so let’s rectify that today with a rare one. Eischied starred Joe Don Baker as the gruff, Southern-born, New York City Chief of Detectives of the title.

Earl Eischied’s catchphrase was a terse, “Ya done good.” The highly intelligent and no-nonsense Chief was a bachelor whose best buddy was his cat, P.C. NYPD co-workers included Alan Oppenheimer as Capt. Finnerty, Alan Fudge as Dep. Commissioner Kimbrough, Eddie Egan as Chief Inspector Parks, Suzanne Lederer as Carol and Vincent Bufano as Rick.

Earl Eischied and his cat, P.C. ('Eischied' opening titles, 1979)

Earl Eischied and his cat, P.C. (‘Eischied’ opening titles, 1979)

Eischied ran Friday evenings (later moving to Sundays) on NBC from September 21, 1979 to January 20, 1980. Around 13 episodes were aired.

One last note: in case memory does not serve, the title is pronounced “Eye-Shyed.” Roll it.

‘Eischied’ TV Intro, 1979

Eischied Wiki, IMDb

Additional info from The Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows by Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh.

Previously on Show Toppers: ‘The Rich Little Show’ (1976)