“The most wrinkle-resistant dress slacks ever tailored.’ (Haggar commercial, 1971)
“Some people put their slacks through a lot of punishment.”
Let’s slip on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Haggar slacks commercial featuring “Forever Prest” trousers and a swingin’ dance at the discotheque. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration appears to be by Casey Kasem. (A second guess would be Mason Adams). Go ahead. Sleep in ’em!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ’73 Ford Wagons ‘Notre Dame’ (1972)
Ain’t she a beaut’? Betcha can’t wait til’ 1973! (Ford Wagons commercial, 1972)
“When it comes to wagons, nobody swings like Ford.”
Time to test drive our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Ford Motors commercial featuring the upcoming 1973 station wagons. The host is Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. Spot aired in November, 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Englebert Humperdinck ’20 Greatest Hits’ (1977)
Only crushed velvet is good enough to caress this L.P. (Engelbert Humperdinck commercial, 1977)
“One of the world’s great superstars in an exclusive TV offer.”
Time to step onstage and perform our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s Englebert Humperdinck with a sing-a-long commercial for his ’20 Greatest Hits’ L.P. Also available on 8-Track tape! Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Central Ready Bank (1978)
Mr. Money Bags is out of luck after banking hours (Central Ready Bank commercial, 1978)
“A lot of bank for your money.”
Time to swipe our bank card and pull out the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Central Ready Bank featuring the still relatively new concept of ATMs. What a hot, hi-tech idea! These Automated Teller Machines may just catch on. Spot aired in May of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Black & Decker Workmate (1976)
Nothing like working with your mate. (Black & Decker commercial, 1976)
“There’s almost nothing it can’t hold.”
Time to throw our Daily 70s Spot into a clamp and saw it into pieces. Here’s a Black & Decker commercial featuring the Workmate. Spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: REA Air Express (1970)
‘Doing all right. Little driving on a Saturday night.’ (Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, ‘Driver’s Seat’ video, 1979)
We’re dipping back into the One-Hit-Wonder file again for today’s tune. Below you’ll find the official video for British band, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, and their single, “Driver’s Seat.”
“Driver’s Seat” was originally written in 1973, was released in ’78, and by the summer of ’79, had hit the Top 20 in the US. That’s a long drive to success. You may not have heard this one in a while. Give it a spin.
Previously on Music for Monday: Althea & Donna, ‘Uptown Top Ranking’ (1977)