Hi-C Grape Drink (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)
“The sensible drink.”
My thirst is quenched just looking at this beauty. Daily 70s Ad #2: Hi-C Grape Drink originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE magazine)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Lee Work Clothes (1975)
Today we’re firing up a new daily post we’ll be calling the “Daily 70s Ad.” Each day, for the next 365 days, we’ll be posting a fun, fantastic or fashionable magazine advertisement from the 1970s. Let’s jump right in!
Lee Work Clothes. (‘Popular Mechanics,’ July, 1975)
“Living the life of Lee.”
All suited up and ready to build the next discotheque or car wash. Daily 70s Ad #1: Lee Work Clothes originally appeared in the July, 1975 issue of Popular Mechanics.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
The ketchup thing worked out pretty well. The fries…not so much. (Heinz commercial, 1978)
“Get the fries with the extra step.”
Well, that’s gonna do it for our Daily 70s Spots for now. Today I’m laying spot #365 on you. Don’t fret though. There will still be plenty of vintage 1970s commercials here at the ‘Disco. Beginning next week, we’ll regularly post these 30 and 60-second time capsules over the weekend. Stay tuned for The Saturday 70s Spot and The Sunday 70s Spot.
Here to finish our year-long run is a Heinz french fries commercial featuring frozen, Deep Fries. Spot aired in July of 1978. Narration by Michael Bell.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Posh Puffs Tissues (1977)
‘Space Academy’ TV title,1977
“Welcome to man’s most magnificent achievement in the conquest of space…”
Filmation’s Space Academy originally aired on CBS beginning in September of 1977. 15, 30-minute episodes were produced.
This short-lived sci fi series starred Jonathan Harris (Lost in Space) as Commander Isaac Gampu, the 300-year-old head of the academy in question. Grampu taught a collection of students from across the universe, portrayed by actors; Pamelyn Ferdin, Ric Carrott, Ty Henderson, Maggie Cooper, Brian Tochi and Eric Greene. Many strange beings were encountered (robot war machines, alien children made of energy, etc.) and valuable lessons were learned.
Jason of Star Command was a spin-off of Space Academy (and you can learn more about that here).
Look as good at 300-years-old you will not.
Soak up the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Tarzan, Lord Of The Jungle’ (Animated, 1976)
The Puffs so Posh, they’ve got a golden box. (Posh Puffs commercial, 1977)
“The softest way to treat a sore nose.”
How the time flies. Tomorrow, I’ll be posting the 365th Daily 70s Spot, completing a solid year of 1970s commercials. Here now, is #364. A Posh Puffs tissue commercial featuring a “blind nose test.” Spot aired in December of 1977.
I’m so pleased to have used the term “blind nose test” in the above paragraph. Can I get a mental high five? Thanks.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game (1974)
“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.
“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.
Previously on Partridge Pop: ‘Money Money’ (1974)