Betty Crocker? Or an incredible simulation? (Betty Crocker commercial, 1974)
“The Plain-Meat Potatoes.”
Hey, look at that. It’s time to take our Daily 70s Spot out of the oven. Here we have a Betty Crocker Potatoes commercial featuring Scalloped, Au Gratin, Hash Browns and Creamed varieties. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires (1971)
Look out! Here come the 70s boats. (Sears commercial, 1971)
“The tires that stayed stronger, longer.”
Alrighty, driving fans, time to wheel out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring the fiberglass-belted, Dynaglass tire. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne (1970)
Imagine ‘Planet of the Apes’ …with ducks. (Henri Marchant commercial, 1970)
“A bubbly marriage of sparkling Burgundy and extra-dry Champagne.”
Time to get a bit tipsy with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a slightly strange commercial for Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne featuring anthropomorphic news anchor, Harvey Mallard. A Walter Cronkite with feathers. Yikes! Spot aired in November of 1970.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Audi 4000 (1979)
“Be good to me…and I’ll be good to you.” (Al Green, ‘Love and Happiness,’ 1972)
Ready for a few minutes of musical magic? Well then, it’s time to visit with Al Green.
Al Green released “Love and Happiness” in the UK in 1973 and later in the US in 1977. Here he is performing the tune on Soul Train in March of ’73. While you listen to “Love and Happiness,” all will be right with the world.
Previously on Music for Monday: PIL, ‘Public Image’ (1978)
Audi says: “Vorsprung durch Technik” or “Advancement through Technology.” (Audi commercial, 1979)
“The best full-sized European car under two litres.”
Guten Morgen. It’s time to test drive our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an Audi car commercial featuring the new Audi 4000 (aka Audi 80). Spot aired in 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ocean Spray Cranberry ‘Breakfast Berry’ (1974)
Do not consume after 11:59 AM. (Ocean Spray commercial, 1974)
“Wow! It really wakes you up.”
Time to open your weary eyes and drink up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Ocean Spray commercial. This one features Cranberry Juice Cocktail and ‘The Breakfast Berry.’ Ocean Spray was really selling the public on their fruit drinks as a morning beverage in the 70s. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ocean Spray Cran-Apple (1974)