70s Commercials: Canada Dry, Rolaids, ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ André Champagne (End Of Year 1972-79)

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The last post of the year brings a batch of New Year’s Eve-related commercials – and a Rolaids spot to help you through tomorrow’s post-celebration stomach ache. First up, a Canada Dry mixers spot from 1972. Following that, it’s Rolaids, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 1980, and André champagne.

I hope everyone has a relaxing, enjoyable New Year’s Eve and a wonderful 2022. Thanks for coming along for the ride. See you next year.

CANADA DRY ‘BABY NEW YEAR’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

Canada Dry mixers (Club Soda, Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Bitter Lemon) commercial featuring Old Father Time and the Baby New Year. Spot aired December 1972.

ROLAIDS ‘RELIEF’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

Rolaids antacid tablets commercial featuring new spearmint flavor. Narration by Vic Caroli. Spot aired March 1974.

‘NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE’/’LAVERNE & SHIRLEY’ PROMO (1979)

ABC promo featuring a ‘Laverne & Shirley’ special, an airing of the movie ‘The Master Gunfighter,’ and ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 1980′ with Village People, Blondie, Chic, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Barry Manilow. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired December 1979.

ANDRE CHAMPAGNE ‘NEW YEAR’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

André California Extra Dry & Pink Champagne commercial featuring Christmas and New Year holiday celebrations. Spot aired December 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

More Canada Dry: 70s Spots: ‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour,’ ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ Canada Dry & Coca-Cola (1976-77)

More Rolaids: Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

More Laverne & Shirley: 70s Spots: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Debut (1976) & ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ (1977)

More André Champagne: 70s Spots (Holidays): André Champagne Christmas (1973)

(Holiday Repeat) ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Promo (Dick Clark, 1977)

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Happy New Year from all the gang!

“Rock in the New Year with Dick Clark.”

If it’s the Seventies and you’re in front of the TV on New Year’s Eve – then you’re tuning in Dick Clark. No two ways about it. This short New Year’s Rockin’ Eve clip aired over 40 years ago on December 30, 1977. Looks like Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company) and Robert Hegyes (Welcome Back, Kotter) were joining in the festivities.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year’s Eve tomorrow and a safe and happy 2022. Happy almost-New Year!

‘NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE’ PROMO (DICK CLARK, 1977)

Super 70s Ads: New Year’s Eve With Wayland & Madame And Tavares (1979)

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Wow, I’m really sorry I missed this event ushering in the 80s. Unfortunately, I was only 13 and living on the opposite coast. But, how’s this for a New Year’s Eve celebration at New York City’s Sheraton Centre? Wayland and Madame, Tavares, and disco dancing with famed disco DJs until 3 AM. Oh, yeah!

The above ad appeared in the December 31, 1979 issue of New York magazine.

Previously on Super 70s Ads: Atari’s Qwak! Arcade Game (1974)

70s Commercials: AMC Pacer, NP-27, Tender Vittles, Simmons Beautyrest (1975)

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I trust everyone has had their fill of holiday-themed commercials? Today, we’re back to “normal” seventies spots and a focus on the year 1975. Take in 30-second time capsules for the AMC Pacer, NP-27 spray (with Yogi Berra), Tender Vittles cat food (with David Doyle), and Simmons Beautyrest mattress.

’76 AMC PACER COMMERCIAL (1975)

1976 model AMC Pacer commercial featuring a vehicle with removable luxury car parts. The actor with the mustache is James Manis (known for playing Aldo Cella). Narrator may be John Bartholomew Tucker. Spot aired November 1975.

YOGI BERRA FOR NP-27 FOOT SPRAY (1975)

NP-27 athlete’s foot spray, powder, liquid, and ointment commercial starring baseball great Yogi Berra (New York Yankees). Spot aired in 1975 (Best guess based on other NP-27 commercials).

TENDER VITTLES CAT FOOD COMMERCIAL (DAVID DOYLE, 1975)

Purina Tender Vittles cat food commercial featuring actor David Doyle (‘Charlie’s Angels’). Spot aired Spring 1975.

SIMMONS BEAUTYREST MATTRESS COMMERCIAL (1975)

Simmons Beautyrest mattress commercial featuring a sing-a-long jingle. Spot aired November 1975.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

More AMC Pacer: Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)

More NP-27: Daily 70s Spot: Mickey Mantle for NP27 Foot Spray (1975)

More Yogi Berra: 70s Spots: Buc-Wheats, Yogi Berra, AMC, Philco (1973)

More Tender Vittles: Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)

More David Doyle: Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

Music For Monday: Ozark Mountain Daredevils, ‘Jackie Blue’ (1975)

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The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ “Jackie Blue” was written by the band’s Larry Lee and Steve Cash, and produced by Glyn Johns (of The Beatles Get Back fame) and David Anderle. The song first appeared on the It’ll Shine When It Shines LP in the fall of 1974. “Jackie Blue” was released as a single in early 1975 and it rose to #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Cash Box and Record World both placed it at #1.

The animated promotional film below was created by Dutch music show TopPop and aired in that market in June of 1975. Ooh, ooh, Jackie!

OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS, ‘JACKIE BLUE’ (ANIMATED PROMO, 1975)

Previously on Music for Monday: The Muppets, ‘Octopus’s Garden’ (1970)

70s Commercials: Old Spice, McDonald’s Gift Certificates, Kraft Holiday Meals, Dutch Masters (Xmas, 1972-79)

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Presenting the last batch of holiday commercials for the season. In order of year, you’ll find spots for Dutch Masters, Kraft, Old Spice, and McDonald’s.

Here’s wishing the very best to you and yours! To all who celebrate, have a safe and happy Christmas! And to all who do not – have a safe and happy weekend! See ya back here on Monday.

MCDONALD’S GIFT CERTIFICATES & GRIMACE TOY COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1979)

McDonald’s Christmas Gift Certificates commercial featuring a free Grimace toy. Spot aired November 1979.

OLD SPICE CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL (1976)

Christmas-themed Old Spice cologne & gift sets commercial. Spot aired December 1976.

KRAFT ‘HOLIDAYS MEALS’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1973)

Kraft Holiday Season commercial featuring holiday meal ideas and Kraft products like Squeeze Parkay Margarine, Velveeta, and Miracle Whip. Narration by Ed Herlihy. Spot aired December 1973.

DUTCH MASTERS ‘SHOWCASE’ COMMERCIAL (XMAS, 1972)

Dutch Masters cigars commercial featuring the Showcase with a reusable redwood case. Spot aired November 1972.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Cybill Shepherd For Revlon, Reynolds Wrap, Pillsbury Cookies, JCPenney (Xmas 1972-78)

More McDonald’s: 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Summer Song’ & ‘Seahawks’ (1979)

More Old Spice: 70s Spots: Old Spice Shave Cream (1973) & Deodorant (Larry Csonka, 1978)

More Kraft: 70s Spots: Kraft Caramels & Betty Crocker Cookies (1974)

More Dutch Masters: Daily 70s Spot: Dutch Masters Cigars Christmas Masterpieces (1977)