Francine Neff aka ‘Ms. Money Sign’ (Amex commercial, 1978)
“Do you know me?”
Alrighty, time to roll out our 150th Daily 70s Spot. Here’s Francine Neff, the 35th United States Treasurer (served 1974-77) for the American Express card. You’ll find Neff’s signature on a great swath of 1970s US currency. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Walking Tall Part 2′ (1975)
Ah, Buford. Don’t kill that beautiful muscle car! (‘Walking Tall Part 2,’ 1975)
“A man can only take so much. Then he has to fight back.”
Time to screen the Daily 70s Spot. This Sunday morning we have a television promo for the film Walking Tall Part 2 starring Bo Svenson. Spot aired in August of 1975. This one may bring a tear to your eye as a hot, 70s muscle car is torn apart.
*Note: The movie was actually entitled “Part 2 Walking Tall’ upon its original release. Awkward but true.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford Galaxie 500 (1972)
The Ford Galaxie 500 for 1972. Rides smooth – like a starship should.
“Quiet plus durability.”
Let’s drive our Daily 70s Spot into view. On this fine Saturday we present a Ford commercial featuring the 1972 Galaxie 500. Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Coca-Cola ‘It’s the Real Thing’ (1970)
Vincent Price and Kermit the Vampire (‘The Muppet Show,’ 1977)
Happy Funshine Friday! Last week, I posted a Sesame Street tune and that has inspired me to keep on the Henson track. Here’s two short and sassy clips from The Muppet Show circa 1977. The first features guest host, Vincent Price, and in the second, The Swedish Chef cooks up some Fishie Chowder. Børk! Børk! Børk!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘The People in Your Neighborhood’ (1971)
Now, that IS the ‘real thing.’ Coca-Cola in glass bottles. (1970)
“It’s the real thing. Coke.”
Let’s pop open our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Coca-Cola commercial featuring Americana imagery and the “It’s the Real Thing” song. Spot aired in November of 1970.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Super Denims’ robot (1975)
“Come alive! Down in Devil Gate Drive…” (Suzi Quatro, 1974)
Suzi Quatro’s #1 UK single, “Devil Gate Drive,” was released in February of 1974. The track later appeared on the musician’s second L.P., Quatro, in October of ’74. You may also remember the tune from its appearance on Happy Days when Quatro played the character of Leather Tuscadero.
Hit the YouTube clicker and rock with Suzi on European TV in April ’74!
Previously on Mood Music: Jerry Reed & Chet Atkins, ‘Jerry’s Breakdown’ (live, 1975)