Partridge Pop: ‘One Day At A Time’ (1973)

"Never gonna let you go, no..." ('The Partridge Family,' 'One Day at a Time,' 1973)

“Never gonna let you go, no…” (‘The Partridge Family,’ ‘One Day at a Time,’ 1973)

Holy Mondrian’s Bus! It’s been months since we’ve posted a Partridge Pop. Let’s get right to the music. Here’s The Partridge Family performing “One Day at a Time.”

Any excuse to post another pic of Susan Dey - and I grab it.

Any excuse to post another pic of Susan Dey – and I grab it.

“One Day at a Time” was written by Terry Cashman & T.P. West and can be found on The Partridge Family’s Crossword Puzzle L.P. The clip in question comes from season three, episode 14 of the TV series and originally aired on January 5, 1973. The “mother” and “son” the band are performing to are actors, Gerald Hiken and Nancy Walker.

‘The Partridge Family’: ‘One Day at a Time,’ 1973

Previously on Partridge Pop: ‘Money Money’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game (1974)

"The frenzied trading game by Parker Brothers..." (Pit commercial, 1974)

“The frenzied trading game by Parker Brothers…” (Pit commercial, 1974)

“Pit. A lot of excitement in one little box.”

Let’s open a fresh pack of fun and lay our Daily 70s Spot on the table. Here’s a Parker Brothers commercial for the stock market-style trading card game, Pit. Spot aired in February of 1974.

Did you know that Pit has been around over 100 years? Me neither.

Daily 70s Spot #363: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game Commercial, 1974

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ (1978)

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

"Get new Folger's in the red can." (Folger's commercial, 1978)

“Get new Folger’s in the red can.” (Folger’s commercial, 1978)

“Mrs. Olson’s advice works.”

Alrighty, let’s brew up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Folger’s coffee commercial featuring famed spokesperson, Mrs. Olson (played by Virginia Christine). Spot aired in July of 1978.

Update: The male actor in the spot is Rick Hurst.

Daily 70s Spot #362: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Unicap Vitamins (1974)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)

'The Exorcist' trailer title, 1973

‘The Exorcist’ trailer title, 1973

The Exorcist levitated into theaters in late December of 1973 and was #1 at the box office for six weeks; from Jan 06 – February 10, 1974 (40-yrs-ago this week).

This horror classic, based on a 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty, was directed by William Friedkin and stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb, Jason Miller and Max von Sydow.

Yes, Ellen, we're horrified by the wig too.

Yes, Ellen, we’re horrified by the wig too.

Decades later, The Exorcist still tops many polls as “the scariest film of all-time.” Peek in a timid manner at the trailer below and enjoy a frightening anniversary. Update: As an added bonus, you can watch a short video with 1970s theater line-ups and audience comments. It’s a nice document of the hysteria.

The Exorcist‘ Theatrical Trailer, 1973

The Exorcist‘ Audience Reactions, 1973-74

The Exorcist Wiki, IMDb

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Halloween’ (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Unicap Vitamins (1974)

No more half-potency for you! (Unicap commercial, 1974)

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.

Daily 70s Spot #361: Unicap Vitamins Commercial, 1974

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Honda Moped With Steve Guttenberg (1978)

Music For Monday: The Police, ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’ (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!

The Police: ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’ Official Video, 1979

Previously on Music for Monday: (40 Yrs Ago Today): Jim Croce, ‘Time In A Bottle’ (1973)