‘Bonjourno!’ (Sid Caesar for Crista Bella, 1978)
“For all your happy hours.”
Let’s drink up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a humorous commercial for Crista Bella wine starring actor-comedian Sid Caesar. In the 70s, you saw Caesar in Grease and Airport 1975. Spot aired in May of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Levi’s dacron polyester (animated, 1970)
Dacron polyester pals. (Levi’s commercial, 1970)
“We’re glad you walk on two legs. Otherwise, you’d never get the chance to wear a pair of Levi’s.”
Rainbow legs! (Levi’s commercial, 1970)
Time to dress up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one of those magical animated commercials for Levi’s. The spot we have here is for the company’s dacron polyester clothing. This commercial aired in November of 1970. I always believed these Levi’s cartoons began appearing around ’71 or ’72. Looks like it was even earlier.
*My apologies, the source volume is low – you’re going to want to boost your sound level!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Smokehouse Almonds (1978)
Ginger and Johnny cutting the linoleum. (‘The Tonight Show,’ 1976)
And now…A Johnny Carson Moment. Hit the clicker below for a fun, two minute twirl with Johnny Carson and Ginger Rogers. Pat Boone and Ed McMahon co-star. The dance occurred on The Tonight Show in February of 1976.
Previously on A Johnny Carson Moment: Jay Leno’s first appearance (1977)
‘Going in Style’ trailer title, 1979
Going in Style, a comedic story about a trio of old-timers who set out to rob a bank, hit theaters in December of 1979. The film, written and directed by Martin Brest, stars George Burns (Joe), Lee Strasberg (Willie) and Art Carney (Al).
The dangerous trio of George Burns, Lee Strasberg and Art Carney. (‘Going in Style,’ 1979)
Going in Style is an entertaining tale with excellent performances from three strong leads and more depth than might be expected from a heist comedy. If you haven’t seen it – or haven’t seen it in years – it warrants a revisiting. In fact, since I haven’t watched the film in a few decades, I’m off to dial it up on Amazon. Roll the trailer!
Going in Style Wiki, IMDb
Going in Style review at Every70sMovie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Wizards’ (1977)
“One nibble is never enough.” (Smokehouse Almonds, 1978)
“The snack you know makes good sense.”
Let’s get crunching on our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a family-focused commercial for Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds. These little nuts seem to eliminate the “dull lunch blues.” Spot aired in May of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: American Sound Stereo (1975)
“I write the songs that make the whole world sing.” (Barry Manilow, 1975)
Our Music for Monday selection features Barry Manilow singing one of his biggest hits, “I Write the Songs.” “I Write the Songs” was, in fact, written by Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys and first recorded by David Cassidy, as well as The Captain & Tennille. Cassidy’s version hit #1 in the UK and Manilow’s version was #1 in the US by January of 1976.
The video below is a special “Quad Mix” version featuring 70s Manilow TV performances. It was edited and mixed by YouTube poster, THEmowtownboy.
*An interesting note: My father-in-law, Richard Schmitt, was the recording engineer for the David Cassidy version of the tune.
*Note #2: The Quad Mix was removed from YouTube. Here’s another version. I believe it’s from a ’76 TV special.
Previously on Music for Monday: John Lennon, ‘Mind Games’ (1973)