Pasta preparation commencing! (Ragu commercial, 1974)
“That’s Italian.”
Time to heat up a pot of Daily 70s spot. Here’s a classic Ragu “Old World Style” Spaghetti Sauce commercial featuring a son imitating his father. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Revco Discount Drug Center (1979)
Feisty Grandma hotwires a ride home. (Revco commercial, 1979)
“You need all the Revco you can get.”
Time to visit our local Daily 70s Spot and pick up our prescription. Here’s a commercial for Revco Discount Drug Centers featuring 10% senior discounts. Now-defunct, Ohio -based Revco was eventually bought out by CVS. Spot aired in March of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: White Rain Hair Spray (1978)
25% less? Let it rain! (White Rain commercial, 1978)
“White Rain makes sense.”
It’s time to cover our eyes and apply our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a White Rain (early non-aerosol) hair spray commercial. Spot aired in 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Miller Lite ‘Famous Ex-Quarterbacks’ (1979)
“I can make you happy if you love me too…” (Davy Jones, ‘The New Scooby-Doo Movies,’ 1972)
Can you spare two minutes to watch an animated Davy Jones sing “I Can Make You Happy” while he runs away from a giant frog? Of course, you can!
The clip below comes from The New Scooby-Doo Movies and originally aired on December 01, 1972. Velma and Daphne co-star. Happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: The Bugaloos, ‘The Senses Of Our World’ (1970)
Famous tag line #2,940. (Miller Lite commercial, 1979)
“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.”
Time to quaff our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Miller Lite beer commercial featuring ex-NFL quarterbacks; Norm Snead (Eagles, Giants), Charlie/Charley Johnson (Cardinals, Broncos) and Terry Hanratty (Steelers). Spot aired in September of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Hostess O’s Doughnuts (1974)
Sexy double-donut eatin’ time! (Hostess O’s commercial, 1974)
“The donut with filling in every bite.”
Let’s take a giant bite out of our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a sugary one. A Hostess doughnut commercial featuring the now mostly-forgotten Hostess O’s brand. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: MONY Insurance With Peter Bonerz (1972)