You had one of these or you know someone who did (Tuneyville Choo Choo commercial, 1978)
“It’s the little train that delivers music to all stations.”
All aboard for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a classic commercial you’ll remember for Tomy’s Tuneyville Choo-Choo. A musical toy train with record discs. My little brother (born in ’77) had one of these.
Spot aired in 1978. Narration is by Sterling Holloway, voice of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tide XK Detergent (Early 70s)
‘Please…go all the waaay!’ (Raspberries, 1972)
“Go All The Way” first appeared on Raspberries self-titled debut L.P. in May of 1972. The power pop tune, written and sung by Eric Carmen, was the band’s biggest US hit and reached a high of #5 on the Billboard “Hot 100.”
Here’s the group performing on The Mike Douglas Show in 1972. The sound seems to have been re-synched to the record as the original doesn’t have as good of a mix. Eat it up.
*An interesting note: Mike Douglas’ other guests that day included Billie Jean King and Joe Namath.
Previously on Mood Music: Ike & Tina Turner, ‘Bold Soul Sister’ (Live, 1970)
Sliding into dirt. The best part of any childhood. (Tide commercial, 1970s)
“You got a lot more dirt with children. You get a lot more clean with ‘New Generation’ Tide.”
Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s a kid-focused, Tide XK detergent commercial. Spot aired in the early 1970s. My best guess would be 1970-73.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Flexxtra Pantihose’ (1972)
‘Overlooking the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan, the Towers of the World Trade Center Soar Skyward to a Height of 1,350 Feet 05/1973 – Wil Blanche.’
This is a good day to remember the original World Trade Center, its surrounding environs and the people who lived and worked in the area. In this wonderful collection of photographs, taken by Wil Blanche on behalf of The Environmental Protection Agency, we see the World Trade towers shortly after their official opening in the spring of 1973.
‘Outflow of Drainage from the World Trade Center, New York’s Latest Giant, Under Construction between Vesey and Liberty Streets in Lower Manhattan. There Is No Provision for Waste Treatment as Is the Case with All Westside Buildings, Sewage Will Go Directly Into the Already Badly Polluted Hudson River – Wil Blanche.’
‘Towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan Seen From West Street 05/1973 – Wil Blanche.’
“In Battery Park, Lower Manhattan 05/1973 – Wil Blanche.’
To see more from this collection hop to the original article at The Atlantic.
Previously on 70s Shots: Bruce Lee Hong Kong Exhibit
Stretching the limits of imagination (JCPenney, 1972)
“They’re the best thing on two legs.”
Time to hitch up our stockings and get to the Daily 70s Spot. On display today we have another JCPenney commercial. This one is for “Flexxtra Pantihose.” Spot aired in November of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Penn Tennis Balls (1978)
A joke about balls would just be too easy here (Penn commercial, 1978)
“When you’re serious about tennis – Penn is the ball you’ll play.”
Time to backhand our Daily 70s Spot over the net. Here’s a Penn tennis balls commercial featuring mixed doubles. Spot aired in July of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Noxzema Shave Cream (1979)