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70s Commercials: L’eggs Sheer Energy, Orange Plus, AMC Gremlin, Prudential (1974)

Posted on November 26, 2021 by David Moore

Hello, ‘Disco Dwellers. I hope your Thanksgiving was a delight. Did you catch the first episode of Get Back? For a Beatles nut like myself it was mind-blowingly good. Today, in seventies commercialville, we’ve got a quartet of spots from 1974. Hit the clickers below for L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose, Birds Eye Orange Plus (with Jimmy McNichol), the AMC Gremlin, and Prudential (with Steve Franken).

L’EGGS ‘SHEER ENERGY’ PANTYHOSE COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{L’eggs Sheer Energy pantyhose commercial featuring women working and dancing. Spot aired March 1974.}

BIRDS EYE ORANGE PLUS COMMERCIAL (JIMMY MCNICHOL, 1974)

_{Birds Eye Orange Plus frozen concentrate for imitation orange juice commercial featuring a young Jimmy McNichol (as the son at the end). Spot aired March 1974.}

AMC GREMLIN ‘GOOD DEALERS’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{American Motors Corporation commercial featuring the Gremlin, Mr. Bob Griffiths, and a focus on AMC dealerships. Spot aired March 1974.}

PRUDENTIAL ‘PIECE OF THE ROCK’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{Prudential Insurance commercial featuring a famous jingle. The main actor (with the clipboard) is Steve Franken. Spot aired November 1974.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: (Thanksgiving): Reynolds Wrap, Armour Turkey, Carvel Ice Cream Cakes, Kenmore Microwave (1972, 1978)

More L’eggs: Nestea Plunge, AMC Pacer, L’eggs, Raw Power Toy (1976-77)

More Jimmy McNichol: 70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)

More AMC: Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)

70s Spots (Thanksgiving Repeat): ‘Partridge Family/My Three Sons Reunion’ (1977)/Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix (1979)

Posted on November 25, 2021 by David Moore

_{Shirley sings (Thanksgiving, 1977)}

“Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!”

A very happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here’s a repeat posting of two commercials you might enjoy on this particular day.

‘PARTRIDGE FAMILY/MY THREE SONS THANKSGIVING REUNION’ PROMO (1977)

Thanksgiving Reunion With The Partridge Family And My Three Sons promo aired November 1977.

MRS. CUBBISON’S STUFFIN’ MIX COMMERCIAL (1979)

Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix aired November 1979.

Classic 70s Music Ads: ELO, ‘Turn To Stone’ (1977)

Posted on November 24, 2021 by David Moore

Here’s a very yellow ad for a very fine song, Electric Light Orchestra’s “Turn To Stone.” Written and produced by Jeff Lynne, “Turn To Stone” is the lead-off song and was the lead-off single for the Out Of The Blue LP in the fall of ’77. The song grabbed #13 on the US Hot 100 and #18 in the UK.

The above ad appeared in the November 19, 1977 edition of Record World. Let’s watch and listen to this magnificently-crafted slice of pop below.

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, ‘TURN TO STONE’ (1977)

Previously on Classic 70s Music Videos: Classic 70s Music Ads: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ (Helen Reddy, 1977)

More ELO: Music for Monday: ELO, ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ (1977)

70s Commercials (Thanksgiving): Reynolds Wrap, Armour Turkey, Carvel Ice Cream Cakes, Kenmore Microwave (1972, 1978)

Posted on November 23, 2021 by David Moore

As the Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us, I can finally post the assortment of holiday-appropriate commercials I’ve been saving up. You’ll find two spots from 1972; one for Reynolds Wrap and one for Armour Turkey. Following those, two spots from 1978 featuring Carvel Ice Cream Cakes and the Kenmore Microwave.

Here at home, as long-time vegetarians, we’ve got our plant-based meal ready to go and we’ll be gathering with family Thursday – which we weren’t able to do last year. I hope you all have a joyous and safe Thanksgiving!

REYNOLDS WRAP ‘THANKSGIVING TURKEY’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Pure Aluminum Foil commercial featuring Thanksgiving Turkey cooking. Spot aired November 1972.}

ARMOUR ‘TURKEY CHEF’ COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Armour Golden Star Self-Basting YoungTurkey commercial featuring Chef Jacques Le Roux. End narration by Ed McMahon. Spot aired November 1972.}

CARVEL ICE CREAM ‘THANKSGIVING CAKES’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{New York area Carvel Ice Cream commercial featuring Thanksgiving holiday cakes; Tom the Turkey, Priscilla and John The Pilgrims, and Dumpy the Pumpkin. Spot aired November 1978.}

KENMORE MICROWAVE ‘THANKSGIVING’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Sears Kenmore microwaves commercial featuring Thanksgiving cooking and a “save $60” offer. Spot aired November 1978.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz, Harley-Davidson (1975)

More Reynolds Wrap: 70s Spots: Reynolds Wrap & Behold Polish (1978)

More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)

More Carvel: 70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)

More Kenmore: 70s Spots: Sears, Resilio, Arco, Ford Torino (1970-73)

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Love Train’ (Live, 1973)

Posted on November 22, 2021 by David Moore

Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show.

“Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the US Hot 100. I’m guessing this TV appearance is from 1973, or possibly ’74 , as “You Got Your Hooks In Me” (1973) was also played. The oversized bow ties and impressively large suit collars also imply the late ’73/early ’74 period. Let’s enjoy this curiosity.

THE O’JAYS, ‘LOVE TRAIN’ (LIVE ON ‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1973)

Previously on Music for Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)

More O’Jays: Daily 70s Spot: The O’Jays, ‘So Full Of Love’ Promo (1978)

70s Commercials: Pillsbury Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz, Harley-Davidson (1975)

Posted on November 19, 2021 by David Moore

As we continue moving backwards through the seventies, we stop to linger on 1975. Enjoy commercials for Pillsbury’s Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz beer, and Harley-Davidson. Ride on and have a wonderful weekend! Me? I’m off to bed to rest off last night’s booster shot. See you back here on Monday.

PILLSBURY CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE COMMERCIAL (1975)