No more half-potency for you! (Unicap commercial, 1974)
“For people who take their vitamins seriously.”
Time to grab a glass of water and ingest our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Upjohn Unicap vitamins commercial featuring “full potency” dated bottles. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Honda Moped With Steve Guttenberg (1978)
“Called you so many times today…” (The Police, ‘Can’t Stand Losing You,’ 1978)
The Police recorded “Can’t Stand Losing You” in the top half of 1978 and the song was first released as a single in August of that year. It was later reissued in June of 1979 (where the official video below likely stems from).
“Can’t Stand Losing You” made it to #2 on the UK charts and can be found on The Police’s debut L.P., Outlandos d’Amour. I think we can all agree this is a top notch, crackin’ tune. Spin it!
Previously on Music for Monday: (40 Yrs Ago Today): Jim Croce, ‘Time In A Bottle’ (1973)
“C’mon down to your Honda dealer, he’s givin’ a moped away!” (Honda commercial, 1978)
“Honda’s Great Give-Away Days.”
Let’s hop on our Daily 70s Spot and ride it down the road a piece. Here’s a Honda Moped commercial featuring a young Steve Guttenberg. Spot aired in July of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Shell Gasoline ‘Dragon Wagon’ (1972)
“Gasoline is Shell’s No.1 product.” (Shell commercial, 1972)
“Shell products perform.”
Let’s drive our Daily 70s Spot up a mountain and across a riverbed. Here’s a Shell gasoline commercial featuring the 8-wheel-drive “Dragon Wagon” test vehicle. Spot aired in July of 1972.
Hey, I get the name tie-in here. It’s because petroleum comes from ancient dragon bones. I’m sure of it.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: McDonald’s ‘Family Reunion’ (1978)
One McReunion please! (McDonald’s commercial, 1978)
“Win a family reunion.”
Here’s our Daily 70s Spot for Saturday. A McDonald’s restaurant commercial featuring a family reunion giveaway contest in association with United Airlines. Spot aired in July of 1978.
It’s all so heartwarming and there isn’t a burger in sight. What’s going on here?
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Chiffon Margarine ‘Mother Nature’ (1979)
“I share the friendship and trust of all jungle animals.” (‘Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle’ title card, 1976)
“This is my domain, and I protect those who come here; for I am Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle!”
Filmation’s Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle originally aired Saturday mornings on CBS, beginning in September of 1976. 36 half-hour episodes were produced from the series debut through 1979.
“They’ll be expecting the Hail Mary pass, T. I say we punt.”
The cartoon stuck somewhat closely to author Edgar Rice Burroughs’ version of the famed character and Tarzan (voiced by Robert Ridgely) was portrayed as a well-spoken, intelligent individual. The loin-clothed hero guarded over the jungle, along with his monkey sidekick, N’kima and assorted lion, gorilla and elephant pals.
Enjoy the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Funshine Friday: Bedrock Rockers, ‘Hop, Skip And A Jump’ (1972)