Sending photos via mail. How very quaint. (Bell telephone commercial, 1977)
“There’s no better way to say ‘Thank you.'”
Time to tug on the ol’ heartstrings with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Bell System Long Distance telephone commercial featuring kindly grandparents. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Shell of the Future’ Gasoline (1970)
GTX comin’ through! (Shell Oil commercial, 1970)
“Part of Shell’s drive for cleaner air.”
Let’s pour our Daily 70s Spot into the tank. Here’s a Shell Oil commercial featuring “Shell of the Future,” a new unleaded fuel. What newfangled idea will they think of next?! Spot aired in November of 1970.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Social Security ‘Mime’ (1978)
Mime time! (Social Security commercial, 1978)
“Find out about your lifetime protection.”
Time to silently act out our Daily 70s Spot. Here we find a United States Social Security commercial featuring a helpful mime. Everyone loves mimes. Am I right?! Spot aired in September of 1978 (but, by the looks of it, may have been produced a few years earlier).
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford Fairmont (1978)
Pete Ham and Badfinger sing ‘No Matter What,’ 1970.
“Knock down the old grey wall. Be a part of it all…”
A very good Monday and last day of September to you. Here’s a rare Apple Records promotional video for Badfinger and their “No Matter What” single.
“No Matter What” was written by Badfinger’s Pete Ham and produced by The Beatles road manager, Mal Evans. The tune first appeared on the band’s 1970 L.P., No Dice and hit the Top 10 in the US and the UK.
*Update/Interesting Note: I wrote this post on Sunday afternoon and set it to appear this morning. I originally began writing the post featuring Badfinger’s “Baby Blue.” I changed my mind to “No Matter What” as the video was better quality. I was rather stunned while watching the finale of Breaking Bad on Sunday evening to hear “Baby Blue” play in the last scene. A Badfinger coincidence. No one would have believed me that I hadn’t planned things if I stuck with “Baby Blue.”
Previously on Music for Monday: Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, ‘Driver’s Seat’ (1978)
This vehicle just screams “Success” (Ford Fairmont commercial, 1978)
“America’s new success car.”
All right, let’s punch the starter on our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Ford Fairmont commercial featuring the 1978 models. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up ‘Chicks’ (1977)
‘Aaaaaaay!’ 7-Up gets you the chicks. (7-Up commercial, 1977)
“UNdo it.”
Time to pop open our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a 7-Up commercial featuring a cool fellow (channeling Fonzie) and a bunch of chicks. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Haggar ‘Forever Prest’ Polyester Slacks (1971)