70s Commercials: RCA (James Komack), Streusel Swirl, Crock Watcher, Ban Lon (1975)

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Today, the channel is stuck on 1975. We’ve got spots for the RCA XL-100 TV (starring James Komack on the set of Chico and the Man), Pillsbury Streusel Swirl cake, The Crock Watcher, and Ban Lon clothing. Mid-seventies advertising in all its glory.

RCA TV SET COMMERCIAL (JAMES KOMACK, 1975)

RCA XL-100 television set commercial featuring James Komack, actor (‘Courtship of Eddie’s Father’) and producer (‘Welcome Back, Kotter’) on the set of ‘Chico and the Man.’ Spot aired November 1975.

PILLSBURY STREUSEL SWIRL CAKE COMMERCIAL (1975)

Pillsbury Streusel Swirl cinnamon dessert cake mix commercial featuring a square baking technique. Spot aired November 1975.

CROCK WATCHER COOKER COMMERCIAL (1975)

Hamilton Beach The Crock Watcher commercial featuring ‘Automatic Shift’ and Crockery and Glass styles. Spot aired October 1975.

70S STYLE: BAN LON CLOTHING COMMERCIAL (1975)

Ban Lon synthetic yarn clothing commercial featuring over-sized tags and polyester daywear. Spot aired October 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Dawn (Bruno Kirby), Armour Ham, Mercury Monarch, Rubbermaid (1974)

More RCA: Daily 70s Ad: RCA Clock Radios (1970)

More James Komack: Show Toppers: ‘The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father’ (1969-72)

More Streusel Swirl: Sunday 70s Spots: Quaker Oats & Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1979)

More Crock Cookers: 70s Spots: Hamilton Beach ‘Crock Watcher’ (1976) & Kraft Margarine (1977)

Music For Monday: Hot Chocolate, ‘Every 1’s A Winner’ (1978)

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Hot Chocolate’s “Every 1’s Winner” originally released in the spring of 1978, appearing on the LP of the same name. The song was written by the group’s frontman Erroll Brown and hit #6 on the US Hot 100 and #12 in the UK.

You’ve gotta love the smokin’ hot riff and sultry groove on this one. I certainly have since it first hit the airwaves. Let’s spin it.

HOT CHOCOLATE, ‘EVERY 1’S A WINNER’ (1978)

Previously on Music for Monday: Billy Paul, ‘Me And Mrs. Jones’ (1972)

More Hot Chocolate: Music For Monday: Hot Chocolate, ‘You Sexy Thing’ (Live ’76)

70s Commercials: Dawn (Bruno Kirby), Armour Ham, Mercury Monarch, Rubbermaid (1974)

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We’re spotlighting the mid-seventies, and 1974 in particular today. A trio of celebrities make an appearance so keep those eyes peeled. First up, it’s Dawn dishwashing liquid (with Bruno Kirby), then we have spots for Armour Golden Star ham, Mercury Monarch (with Arthur Hill), and Rubbermaid Lawn & Garden products (with Rick Hurst).

DAWN LIQUID COMMERCIAL (BRUNO KIRBY, 1970S)

Dawn dishwashing liquid commercial featuring actor Bruno Kirby. Spot aired in the mid-to-late 1970s.

ARMOUR GOLDEN STAR HAM COMMERCIAL (1974)

Armour Golden Star Ham commercial. Spot aired March 1974.

MERCURY MONARCH FOR ’75 COMMERCIAL (1974)

Lincoln-Mercury 1975 model Monarch commercial starring actor Arthur Hill. Spot aired September 1974.

RUBBERMAID LAWN & GARDEN COMMERCIAL (1974)

Rubbermaid Lawn & Garden products commercial starring actor Rick Hurst. Spot aired March 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Andy Griffith For A1, Max-Pax Coffee, Recipe Dog Food, Valvoline (1973)

More Dawn: 70s Spots: Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (Frank Bonner, Mid-1970s)

More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)

More Mercury: 70s Spots: ’73 Mercury Montego & Comet (1972)

More Rick Hurst: Daily 70s Spot: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ (1978)

70s Commercials: Andy Griffith For A1, Max-Pax Coffee, Recipe Dog Food, Valvoline (1973)

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1973 is our main destination today. Open your memory banks to spots for A1 Steak Sauce (with Andy Griffith), Max-Pax coffee, Recipe dog food (with Lassie), and Valvoline motor oil.

ANDY GRIFFITH FOR A1 STEAK SAUCE (1973)

A1 Steak Sauce commercial starring actor Andy Griffith. Spot aired September 1973.

MAX-PAX COFFEE COMMERCIAL (1973)

Max-Pax ground coffee filter rings commercial. Spot aired October 1973.

RECIPE DOG FOOD COMMERCIAL (LASSIE, EARLY 1970S)

Recipe Hearty Meat Stew dog food commercial featuring Lassie and McKeifer. Spot aired in the early 1970s (likely 1970-71).

VALVOLINE RACING MOTOR OIL COMMERCIAL (1973)

Valvoline Racing Motor Oil commercial. Spot aired October 1973.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

More Andy Griffith: 70s Spots: A-1 (Andy Griffith), Hamburger Helper, Toyota Corona & Mercury Marquis (1971-75)

More Recipe Dog Food: 70s Spots: Recipe Dog Food (Lassie, 1970) & Purina Dog Chow (1976)

Music For Monday: Billy Paul, ‘Me And Mrs. Jones’ (1972)

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Billy Paul’s “Me And Mrs. Jones” held the #1 spot on both the US Hot 100 and R&B chart for multiple weeks in late 1972. The song was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert and appeared on the 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul LP.

I was six-years-old when “Me And Mrs. Jones” was a hit. I remember the tune saturating the airwaves and Paul singing it on various TV shows. I seemed like every third song was Billy Paul for a while there. Let’s Look & Listen.

BILLY PAUL, ‘ME AND MRS. JONES’ (‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1972)

Previously on Music for Monday: Status Quo, ‘Spinning Wheel Blues’ (Live, 1970)

More Billy Paul: Music For Monday: Billy Paul, ‘Thanks For Saving My Life’ (1974)

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

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Friday is here and that means I’ve got another batch of seventies commercials lined up. Take a gander at spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Fashion Underwear (with Wally Cox), Excedrin (with David Janssen), and Loving Care hair color.

Enjoy that weekend and join me back here on Monday. See ya soon.

KELLOGG’S FROSTED MINI-WHEATS ‘ALL-AMERICAN’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal commercial featuring an ‘All-American’ theme. The hosts-singers were selected from ‘The New Performers Chicagoland ’71’ TV special. Spot aired November 1972.

JOCKEY FASHION UNDERWEAR COMMERCIAL (WALLY COX, 1972)

Jockey Fashion Underwear commercial starring actor Wally Cox (‘Mister Peepers,’ ‘Underdog’). Spot aired December 1972.

EXCEDRIN COMMERCIAL (DAVID JANSSEN, 1971)

Excedrin pain reliever commercial starring actor David Janssen (‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Harry O’). Spot aired April 1971.

LOVING CARE HAIR COLOR COMMERCIAL (1971)

Loving Care hair color commercial. Spot aired early 1971.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Wesson Oil, Chef Boyardee, Comet, Playtex Girdle (1970)

More Kellogg’s: 70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Canada Dry, Olivier For Polaroid, General Motors (1972-73)

More Jockey: Saturday 70s Spots: Haggar & Jockey Clothing (1977 & ’79)

More Excedrin: Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)