A pre-‘Magnum, P.I.,’ Tom Selleck flashes his pearly whites for Close-Up. (1977)
“Put your money where your mouth is.”
All this week (just for the gosh darn heck of it) our Daily 70s Spots will feature celebrities. To get us started, here’s a Close-Up toothpaste commercial starring Tom Selleck. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: #100: Budweiser ‘When do you say Bud?’ (1977)
Wow! 100 Daily 70s Spots! (Budweiser commercial, 1977)
“When do you say Budweiser?”
Holy cannoli! We’ve reached the 100th Daily 70s Spot! Not too shabby. I’ve posted 100 of these in-a-row for you – with more to come. Can I get a “Hurrah!”? Yep, thanks.
Here’s a Budweiser beer commercial that aired in July of 1977. Let it quench your thirst.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (1976)
Are you a Skipp’er or a Jiff’er?
“The peanut butter with more peanuts.”
I know you’re hungry for our Daily 70s Spot – so, grab some bread and spread this one liberally. The commercial is for Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter and it aired in 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tuborg Gold beer ‘Danish Kings’ (1977)
‘These Are the Days,’ TV title (Hanna-Barbera, 1974)
Hanna-Barbera’s These Are the Days originally ran on ABC from September, 1974 to September, 1975. A total of 16, 30-minute episodes were produced.
The series was one of the few serious cartoons created by HB and focused on an early-20th century family, the Days, who lived in the town of Elmsville. These Are the Days was something akin to an animated version of The Waltons, with it’s old-timey feel and espousal of family values.
The Day family (‘These Are the Days,’ 1974)
So far, the series is mostly-forgotten and isn’t available for purchase. Perhaps, Warner Brothers will rectify that soon via their DVD-to-Order service. Many fine actors provided voice work for These Are the Days including; Frank Cady (Petticoat Junction), Micky Dolenz (The Monkees), Henry Jones (Phyllis) and June Lockhart (Lassie).
Previously on Funshine Friday: Harry Nilsson’s ‘The Point!’ (animated version, 1971)
Brewed for kings. Quaffed by peons. (Tuborg Gold, 1977)
“The golden beer of Danish kings.”
Thirsty? Then drink up our Daily 70s Spot for Tuborg Gold beer. Commercial aired in December of 1977. Skål!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Susan Anton for Muriel Cigars (1978)
Jack Elam is Zack Wheeler in ‘The Texas Wheelers,’ 1974
The Texas Wheelers originally ran on ABC from September, 1974 to July, 1975. The show featured a family of four young folks, ages 10 through 24, trying to make their way in the world without a mother. Their father wasn’t much help, doing his best to avoid any work or responsibilities.
Gary Busey (Truckie) and Mark Hamill (Doobie) in ‘The Texas Wheelers,’ 1974
Famed character actor, Jack Elam (Gunsmoke) starred as layabout dad, Zack Wheeler. Gary Busey (Big Wednesday) played eldest son, Truckie and a pre-Star Wars Mark Hamill played next-oldest son, Doobie. The youngest Wheelers were portrayed by Karen Oberdiear (Sybil) as Boo and Tony Becker (Bound for Glory) as T.J.
Previously on Show Toppers: Barbi Benton in ‘Sugar Time! (1977)