70s Commercials: Quaker Oatmeal, Talkabout Toy, Cracker Barrel, Zest (1970-71)

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I have an early seventies commercial line-up for you today. We’ll start off with a fairy tale-like spot for Quaker Oatmeal and then catch ads for the Romper Room Talkabout toy, Cracker Barrel cheeses, and Zest. Are these time capsules really over 50-years-old now? They are – and so am I. Inconceivable!

QUAKER OATMEAL DATES & BROWN SUGAR COMMERCIAL (1970)

Instant Quaker Oatmeal Dates & Brown Sugar commercial featuring the “fictitious” Shop of the Divine Date. Spot aired Fall 1970.

TALKABOUT TOY COMMERCIAL (ROMPER ROOM, 1970)

Hasbro Romper Room Talkabout toy commercial. Spot aired in 1970.

KRAFT CRACKER BARREL CHEESE COMMERCIAL (1971)

Kraft Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese commercial featuring a comparison to French Roquefort and Dutch Edam. Spot aired November 1971. Narration by Ed Herlihy.

ZEST ‘CLEANER THAN SOAP’ COMMERCIAL (EARLY 1970s)

Deodorant Zest commercial featuring two flight attendants at home. Spot aired in the early 1970s.

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘ABC After School Special,’ Sears Slacks, Sara Lee, Calgon (1972-75)

More Quaker: Rad Ads: Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Mix (1976)

More Romper Room: 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

More Kraft: 70s Spots: Kraft Grape Jam & Mac & Cheese (1970)

Music For Monday: Slade, ‘Get Down And Get With It’ (1971)

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Slade’s “Get Down And Get With It” was released in 1971 as a non-LP single and it grabbed #16 in the UK charts, #4 in Holland, and #1 in Denmark. A live version of this “stomp your feet” anthem later appeared on 1972’s Slade Alive! and the studio version landed on the 1973 hits compilation Sladest.

Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s clap our hands, bash our boots, and sing-a-long!

SLADE, ‘GET DOWN AND GET WITH IT’ (1971)

Previously on Music for Monday: Carpenters, ‘(They Long To Be) Close To You’ (1970)

More Slade: Music for Monday: Slade, ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ (1973)

70s Commercials: ‘ABC After School Special,’ Sears Slacks, Sara Lee, Calgon (1972-75)

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I’ve got a fine assortment of vintage seventies commercials for you today. You’ll spy spots for the first season of the ABC After School Special (which featured the debut of Timer), Sears polyester slacks (with Bob Griese), Sara Lee breakfast cakes (with Carole Demas of The Magic Garden), and Calgon Bath Oil Beads.

Have a splendid weekend and we’ll see ya back here on Monday.

‘ABC AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL’ PROMO (1973)

‘ABC After School Special’ promo that ran after the debut season. Spot aired Spring 1973.

’70S STYLE: SEARS POLYESTER SLACKS COMMERCIAL (BOB GRIESE, 1973)

Sears The Men’s Store Kings Road Slacks commercial featuring Bob Griese (Miami Dolphins). Spot aired October 1973.

‘WHO ATE THE SARA LEE?’ COMMERCIAL (1975)

Sara Lee breakfast desserts commercial starring Carole Demas (‘The Magic Garden’) as a singing mom and Apple Fruit ‘n’ Danish and Pecan Coffee Cake varieties. Spot aired in 1975.

CALGON BATH OIL BEADS COMMERCIAL (1972)

Calgon Bath Oil Beads commercial featuring a woman and two baths. Spot aired November 1972.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Presto Burger, Hugabee’s Doll, La Choy, Rain Barrel (1975-76)

More ABC Promos: 70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

More Sears and Bob Griese: 70s Spots: Fashion Time With Bob Griese & Fran Tarkenton (1972)

More Sara Lee: 70s Spots: Sara Lee Cakes & La Choy Chinese Food (1978)

More Calgon: Saturday 70s Spots: Vanish & Calgon (1974)

Super 70s Ads: Redd Foxx For Colt 45 (1974)

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Here’s actor-comedian Redd Foxx, best known for starring in Sanford and Son and releasing hundreds of raunchy “party” albums, for Colt 45 Malt Liquor. The ad appeared in Ebony magazine in August of 1974, a mere 47 years ago.

Previously on Super 70s Ads: ‘Rich Kids’ Movie (1979)

More Redd Foxx: 70s Spots (Winter Holidays): Colt 45 With Redd Foxx & Billy Van (1976)

From The Vault: ‘Sesame Street’: Ernie Sings ‘Rubber Duckie’ (1970)

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**Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco August 9, 2013.**

'Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you...' ('Sesame Street,' 1970)

‘Rubber Duckie I am awfully fond of you…’ (‘Sesame Street,’ 1970)

To assist you in the creation of a most wonderful weekend, Bionic Disco joyfully presents Sesame Street‘s Ernie singing his signature tune, “Rubber Duckie.”

This particular clip is the second appearance of the song on Sesame Street and occurred during season two in 1970. Did you know that “Rubber Duckie”(written by Jeff Moss) was a top 20 tune on Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart in September, 1970? Fact!

‘SESAME STREET’ SEASON TWO: ERNIE SINGS ‘RUBBER DUCKIE,’ 1970

“Rubber Duckie” at Muppet Wiki

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Battle Of The Planets’ (1978)

70s Commercials: Presto Burger, Hugabee’s Doll, La Choy, Rain Barrel (1975-76)

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We’re spooling the reels back to 1975 & 1976 today. Right ahead, you’ll find 30: second wonders for Presto Burger (with Marc McClure, Nora Denney, and Paul Barselou), Romper Room’s Hugabee’s dolls, La Choy Chinese vegetables, and Rain Barrel fabric softener (with Carla Borelli). I hope the memories amaze and delight.

PRESTO BURGER COOKER COMMERCIAL (1975)

Presto Burger electric hamburger cooker commercial. The first woman is actor Nora “Dodo” Denney (‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’). The actor in the green shirt is Marc McClure (‘Superman,’ ‘Back to the Future’). The older actor with the checked shirt is Paul Barselou. Spot aired November 1975.

HUGABEE’S DOLL COMMERCIAL (HASBRO, 1975)

Hasbro Romper Room Hugabee’s doll commercial featuring a Wedding Dress outfit. Spot aired in 1975-76.

LA CHOY ‘POTLUCK’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Beatrice Foods La Choy Chinese food canned vegetables commercial featuring a potluck theme. Spot aired March 1976.

RAIN BARREL FABRIC SOFTENER COMMERCIAL (1976)

Rain Barrel fabric softener commercial featuring a comparison to ye olde times. The “old fashioned” actor is Carla Borelli (‘The Betty White Show’). Spot aired January 1976 (produced in ’75).

Previously on 70s Commercials: Colgate, Chrysler LeBaron,’Coke Adds Life!,’ Pepto-Bismol (1977-78)

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

More Dolls: 70s Spots: Baby Alive Doll, ‘Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ Eveready (1977-78)

More La Choy: 70s Spots: Sara Lee Cakes & La Choy Chinese Food (1978)

More Carla Borelli: 70s Spots: Greg Brady For Shasta & More