Movin’ right along. Doo be dum. Doo be dum… (Fram commercial, 1977)
“It’s better to pay for a Fram now – than to pay for something else later.”
Time to install our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Fram air filter commercial featuring the dreaded concept of vehicle hesitation. Spot aired in July of 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Bell System ‘Lake Placid Olympics’ (1979)
“Gotta, gotta count it higher!” (‘Sesame Street,’ 1974)
Happy Funshine Friday! How about some rockin’ music from Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats to get your pre-weekend rolling along?
“Count It Higher” first appeared on season six of Sesame Street in November of 1974. Count it!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’: Peter Sellers Sings ‘Cigarettes & Whiskey’ (1977)
Fancy 1979 technology coming online! (Bell System commercial, 1979)
“Keeping your communications system the best in the world.”
OK, let’s dial up our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Bell System commercial featuring the creation of a new communications nerve center for the upcoming 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ ABC Promo (1976)
Where else will you find Billy Barty, Donny Osmond and KISS sharing a stage? (‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special,’ 1976)
Time to carve up our Daily 70s Spot and set it on the porch. Here’s a rare ABC promo for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special and Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby. Guest stars on the Lynde special include Tim Conway, Florence Henderson, Billy Barty, Margaret Hamilton, Donny & Marie Osmond, Pinky Tuscadero and KISS. Spot aired in October of 1976.
And if this spot has caught your interest, know this – you can watch The Paul Lynde Halloween Special in its entirety – right here! Ooooo, scary!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schick Injector System ‘Simplify’ (1972)
Stop slapping yourself. Stop slapping yourself. (Schick commercial, 1972)
“A good, clean shave should be a simple, natural act.”
Time to lather on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Schick Injector System razor commercial. Spot aired on January 1st, 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Numbers Up Board Game (1978)
Timer’s ticking…go! (Numbers Up commercial, 1978)
“The game of memory and time.”
Let’s set the timer on our Daily 70s Spot and see if we can set a new record. Here’s a commercial for Milton Bradley’s Numbers Up electronic board game. Spot aired in 1978.
This one used to run often throughout the late 70s. I have the “I didn’t know you had company” line indelibly etched in my brain.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Monsanto Monvelle Pantyhose (1973)