70s Moments: Paul Lynde’s WSPD-TV Weather Report (Toledo, 1978)

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Paul Lynde surprises viewers with an interesting interpretation of the weather. (WSPD-TV, Toledo, Ohio, 1978)

Paul Lynde surprises viewers with an interesting interpretation of the weather. (WSPD-TV, Toledo, Ohio, 1978)

In 1978, actor/comedian Paul Lynde was on tour with the play, The Impossible Years. While passing through Toledo, Ohio, Lynde, an Ohio native, stopped by WSPD-TV and haphazardly read the weather report.

You can watch the five minutes of fun below.

Paul Lynde Reads The Weather Report On WSPD-TV Toledo, 1978

(Thank you: Brian Patrick for the link.)

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Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Hindenburg’ (1975)

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'The Hindenburg' ('New York' magazine, Dec. 29, 1975)

‘The Hindenburg’ (‘New York’ magazine, Dec. 29, 1975)


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“Of 97 aboard, eight had a motive for sabotage. One had a plot.”

What really happened? George C. Scott will figure it all out for us. Daily 70s Ad #52: The Hindenburg originally appeared in the December 29, 1975 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Cincinnati Reds Wieners (1976)

More of The Hindenburg at Bionic Disco: Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Hindenburg’ (1975)

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

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"I believe in miracles. Since ya came along..." (Hot Chocolate, 1976)

“I believe in miracles. Since ya came along…” (Hot Chocolate, 1976)

UK pop band, Hot Chocolate released “You Sexy Thing” as a single in October of 1975. The tune was kept out of the #1 spot in Britain by Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” In February of 1976, the disco-flavored song hit a high of #3 on the Billboard US “Hot 100.”

Here’s lead singer/songwriter, Errol Brown and the band performing live on The Midnight Special in 1976. Feel free to dance along, you sexy things!

Hot Chocolate: ‘You Sexy Thing’ Live on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1976

Previously on Music for Monday: Sammy Davis, Jr., ‘Vehicle’ (Live ’72)

Daily 70s Ad: Cincinnati Reds Wieners (1976)

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Cincinnati Reds Wieners. ('Cincinnati' magazine, Apr. 1976)

Cincinnati Reds Wieners. (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, Apr. 1976)


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“One Champion deserves another.”

Ah, brats and baseball. An American treat. Daily 70s Ad #51: Cincinnati Reds Wieners originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

Historical note: The Cincinnati Reds (aka The Big Red Machine) won the World Series in both 1975 and 1976.

(Source: Cincinnati)

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Sunday 70s Spot: Red Skelton For House Of Windsor Cigars (1979)

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"Don't you know me?" (Red Skelton for House of Windsor cigars, 1979)

“Don’t you know me?” (Red Skelton for House of Windsor cigars, 1979)

“They taste like they ought to cost more.”

Our Sunday 70s Spot brings up another older celebrity enjoying a resurgence in the 1970s: Red Skelton. Here’s Red playing three different characters in a commercial for House of Windsor cigars.

Red Skelton for House of Windsor Cigars, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: George Burns For Raleigh Tobacco (1976)

More Red Skelton at Bionic Disco: Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: The Saint Laurie Suit (1975)

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The Saint Laurie Suit. ('New York' magazine, Dec. 29, 1975)

The Saint Laurie Suit. (‘New York’ magazine, Dec. 29, 1975)


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“If you’re in New York, you’ll feel even better doing business with Saint Laurie…direct.”

Look, it’s Mr. Suave in a stunning 1970s tan ensemble for only $143 smackers. Daily 70s Ad #50: The Saint Laurie Suit originally appeared in the December 29, 1975 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ford Mustang ‘Golfer’ (1972)