Lookin’ good, Billy Joe! (Haggar commercial, 1977)
“Looking Good Makes You Feel Good.”
Today’s edition of Saturday 70s Spots spotlights men’s clothing. First, we have a Texas-style good ol’ boy striking it oil rich in a Haggar Clothing commercial (aired November, 1977).
Second, a Jockey commercial featuring their “Man In Motion” clothing and various sporting activities (aired June, 1979). Try ’em on.
Previously on 70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaws & Coronet Paper Towels (1976)
Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, Jun. 20, 1970)
“Elvis In-Person, Aug. 10-Sept. 7 International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada.”
Elvis’ On Stage L.P. was recorded live in Vegas in February ’70 and hit the US Top 20 album charts. Daily 70s Ad #140: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ originally appeared in the June 20, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘Good Things Happen On A Honda’ (1974)
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Last year at this time: Bionic Disco: Celebrating two years online!
‘Doctor Dolittle’ cartoon title, 1970.
DePatie-Freleng’s Doctor Dolittle animated series ran for a single season, debuting in September of 1970. 17, 30-minute episodes were produced.
This rare cartoon was loosely-based on Hugh Lofting’s 1920s novels (as well as the 1967 movie musical) about a doctor who can talk to animals. In addition to the titular Doctor Dolittle (Bob Holt), DePatie-Freleng’s version featured a young sailor named Tommy Stubbins (Hal Smith), a dastardly pirate, Sam Scurvy (Lennie Weinrib) and a rock group made up of singing grasshoppers.
Dr. Dolittle and friends aboard his ship, 1970.
Below you’ll find the show’s intro and exit sequences. A quick search of YouTube will bring up complete episodes if you are intrigued. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Groovie Goolies’ Sing ‘Frankie’ (1970)
‘Good Things Happen On A Honda.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, May, 1974)
“Honda Town…Fort Worth.”
I’d paint this ad artwork on the side of my 70s van. Then fill the van with Honda bikes. If I only had a van. And a bunch of Hondas. Daily 70s Ad #139: ‘Good Things Happen On A Honda’ originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)
So hip it hurts. (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1971)
Hello, young lovers! Join in with a classic Brady Bunch Moment below as Greg Brady dresses in his finest hippy threads and attempts to seduce an attractive older woman on the high school campus. Embarrassment and broken dreams ensue. Ain’t love cute?
Nice moves, Gregory. (Barry Williams and Julie Cobb, 1971)
This important life lesson occurred during season two of The Brady Bunch and originally aired on February 5, 1971. The older woman in the clip is played by Julie Cobb (daughter of Lee J. Cobb).
Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: Grand Canyon Gazing (1971)