Daily 70s Spot: Autolite Spark Plugs ‘Army’ commercial (1977)

Daily 70s Spot time. Today, an Army vehicle depot and a “Dear John” letter are featured in this Autolite Spark Plugs commercial spotted on the tube in July of 1977. The actor appears to be Mel Stewart (The Jeffersons). Daily … Continue reading

Jerry Seinfeld: Comedy clips from the late 1970s

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld‘s popularity exploded in the 1980s and 90s but the man was performing on television (and in night clubs) as early as the 1970s. Here’s two brief clips featuring Jerry making with the jokes while still in his … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Jif Peanut Butter, ‘Taste Test’ commercial (1977)

Tension! Suspense! Peanuts! In this Jif Peanut Butter commercial, snatched from the TV in December, 1977, Mrs. Carol Heintzelman bravely digs into a disguised jar and samples a mysterious substance. Jif’s blind taste test and the “Choosy mothers choose Jif” … Continue reading

Music for Monday: The Kinks, ‘Father Christmas’

Happy “Day Before.” I hope you’ve gotten all of your shopping done. Time to relax and listen to some jolly music. Here’s The Kinks with their sarcastic, yet lovely tune, “Father Christmas.” “Father Christmas” was originally released as a single … Continue reading