‘Missed it by THAT much…’ (Skittle Baseball, 1972)
“From Aurora – where ‘fun’ is the name of the game.”
Let’s knock over our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a fun commercial for Aurora Skittle Baseball starring Don Adams (Get Smart) and Vincent Van Patten (Apple’s Way). Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schlitz Beer ‘Tuna Fisherman’ (1971)
‘Teenage Kicks – right through the night!’ (The Undertones, 1978)
Having a grand Monday? Whether the answer is “Yes” or “No,” this will make it better. It’s The Undertones with “Teenage Kicks.”
“Teenage Kicks” was the debut single from Northern Ireland’s Undertones and originally released in the fall of 1978 in the UK. It eventually hit the US in 1979. The song is an almost perfect 2:28 seconds of teen angst, lust and punky pop. Play loud!
Previously on Music for Monday: (Bicentennial Week) Starland Vocal Band, ‘Afternoon Delight’ (1976)
Young Adults: ‘Hey, Schlitz. I’m hot & thirsty.’
Schlitz Mascot: ‘Oh, yeah!!’
“When you’re out of Schlitz – you’re out of beer.”
Time to sail out on an ocean of beer with our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Schlitz Beer commercial featuring hard-working tuna fishermen. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Bicentennial Week) Summer Olympics ABC ‘Track & Field’ Promo (1976)
Charles Foster competes for Olympic gold (ABC promo, 1976)
“In the hurdles, South Carolina’s Charles Foster – America’s top hope for gold.”
Well, folks this marks the end of Bicentennial Week. I hope you enjoyed the flashback. To close out, here’s an ABC promo for the 1976 Summer Olympics track & field events. Spot aired in July, 1976.
*Note: Although he was a fierce competitor, Charles Foster didn’t snag a gold medal in the ’76 Summer Games.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Bicentennial Week) Summer Olympics ABC ‘Swimming’ Promo (1976)
“Get ready for the Summer Olympic Games!” (ABC, 1976)
“The Summer Olympic Games. Up close and personal – the ABC way.”
Our Bicentennial Week comes to a close on Sunday. Today and tomorrow I’ll post some Olympics promos for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an ABC promo for the ’76 Summer Olympics swimming events. Spot aired in early July, 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Bicentennial Week) ‘Monday Night Baseball’ Phillies Vs. Dodgers ABC Promo (1976)
‘200.’ Can you dig it, baby?
Happy Funshine Friday! To help you recover from yesterday’s wild & wonderful 4th of July celebrations we have a mellow, yet mind-expanding Bicentennial cartoon entitled 200.
American Gothic? Crazy, man, crazy.
200 is a three-minute, psychedelic eye-feast created by animator Vincent Collins in 1975 as a Bicentennial Grant Project for The United States Information Agency. This could be the grooviest propaganda you’ll ever see. Roll it.
Wait a darn minute. Did I catch sight of Colonel Sanders in there? Yes. Yes, I think I did. Far out!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Kids from: C.A.P.E.R.’ (1976)