Daily 70s Spot: ‘The Electric Company”s Judy Graubart For JCPenney (1972)

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The first thing the princess locked in the tower wants is flowered sheets. Not a get-away ladder or rope? (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

The first thing the princess locked in the tower wants is flowered sheets. Not a get-away ladder or rope? (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

“It’s all in the JCPenney catalog.”

Alrighty, let’s crack open our Daily 70s Spot and pick out something nice. Here we go – a fanciful, JCPenney catalog commercial starring Judy Graubart of The Electric Company. And really, you’ve gotta love Judy. She’s charismatic, funny and cute. Spot aired in November of 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #230: ‘The Electric Company”s Judy Graubart For JCPenney, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Chrysler LeBaron (1978)

Brady Bunch Moments: Jesse James Murders The Bradys (1973)

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Bobby and his best buddy, Jesse James ('The Brady Bunch,' 1973)

Bobby and his best buddy, Jesse James (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973)

This week, on a very special Brady Bunch Moments – we watch in horror as wild west desperado, Jesse James robs and guns down the Brady family in cold blood.

Is this a weird TV moment or what? Even though the scene is handled in an unrealistic manner and shown as a dream segment, I still found/find it mildly disturbing. The Bradys – murdered. Sheesh! What was Sherwood Schwartz trying to do to our young, impressionable minds? Turn them to mush?

Don't worry, folks. They're fine. Very fine, in fact. Oh, Carol! ('The Brady Bunch,' 1973)

Don’t worry, folks. They’re fine. Very fine, in fact. Oh, Carol! (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973)

The dastardly clip below comes from the episode entitled, “Bobby’s Hero,” which first aired during season four of The Brady Bunch on February 2, 1973. Enjoy!?

Jesse James Guns Down ‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973

Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: Mike’s Kitchen Fiasco (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: Chrysler LeBaron (1978)

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A car outstanding in its field. Hah. Get it? (Chrysler LeBaron, 1978)

A car outstanding in its field. Hah. Get it? (Chrysler LeBaron, 1978)

“Add a little life to your style.”

OK, luxury lovers, let’s start up our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a summertimey, lifestyle-focused Chrysler LeBaron commercial. Spot aired in July of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #229: Chrysler LeBaron Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Willard’ (1971)

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'Willard' TV trailer title, 1971

‘Willard’ TV trailer title, 1971

Daniel Mann‘s Willard crawled into theaters in June of 1971. This creepy tale of the socially-awkward Willard and his band of trained killer rats ended up as the eleventh top-grossing film of the year. The story is based on Stephen Gilbert’s novel, Ratman’s Notebooks.

Mom always said 'Don't play with rodents in bed.' (Bruce Davison in 'Willard,' 1971)

Mom always said ‘Don’t play with rodents in bed.’ (Bruce Davison in ‘Willard,’ 1971)

Willard stars Bruce Davison (Deadman’s Curve) as the title character, Ernest Borgnine portrays Willard’s boss, Al Martin and Elsa Lanchester co-stars as the troubled young man’s mother. Sondra Locke, in one of her first film roles, appears as love-interest, Joan.

I saw Willard when I was a young whippersnapper. I’m not sure if I saw it in the theater or a bit later on TV, but even at the age of six, I enjoyed it. I couldn’t come up with a proper theatrical trailer but here’s a rather good television promo. Nibble it.

‘Willard’ Television Trailer, 1971

Willard Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Groove Tube’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)

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'The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail' (Continental Airlines, 1974)

‘The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail’ (Continental Airlines, 1974)

“We really move our tail for you.”

Let’s taxi our Daily 70s Spot down the runway. Here we have a Continental Airlines commercial where the company displays how happy they are to shake their hindquarters for you. Spot aired in November of 1974.

Continental is now defunct. The company was sold to United in 2012.

Daily 70s Spot #228: Continental Airlines Commercial, 1974

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tall N’ Slim Cigars (1972)

Music For Monday: The Sylvers, ‘Boogie Fever’ (1976)

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'Got to boogie down...' (The Sylvers on 'The Midnight Special,' 1976)

‘Got to boogie down…’ (The Sylvers on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1976)

Family band, The Sylvers teamed up with Jackson 5 producer, Freddie Perren and recorded “Boogie Fever” for their Showcase L.P of August, 1975. The funky floor-filler was released as a single in February of 1976. By May, it was the number one song in the nation.

Here’s The Sylvers performing “Boogie Fever” live on The Midnight Special in ’76. Have a feverish Monday.

The Sylvers, ‘Boogie Fever’ Live on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1976

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Dobie Gray, ‘Drift Away’ (1973)