On this edition of Show Toppers we have a little-known series that aired briefly in the late 70s. The American Girls originally ran Saturday evenings on CBS from late September to early November, 1978. The hour-long drama about TV news … Continue reading
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“$4,103.” Daily 70s Spot time. Would you like an elegant new Fairmont Futura for just over four thousand bucks? The Ford Motor Company sure hopes so. Commercial aired in May of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #75: Ford Fairmont Futura Commercial, … Continue reading
Here’s a tune that’s been a radio staple since its release in the 1970s. Dire Straits debut single, “Sultans of Swing” first hit radio in May of 1978 but really sparked when it was re-released in January of 1979. Here’s … Continue reading
“Just say Natural.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a quick, 10-second number featuring comedian Norm Crosby. Crosby, famous for malapropisms, is extolling the virtues of Anheuser-Busch’s then-new Natural Light Beer. Commercial aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #69: Norm Crosby … Continue reading
“It’s meat made complete.” Our Daily 70s Spot is for Kal Kan and their “Chunky Beef Dinner” dog food. Everyone brings their dog down to the butcher shop with them don’t they? Spot aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #66: … Continue reading
“Sit right down. Crank up the chair – as Daddy grows his Play-Doh hair…” In our Daily 70s Spot we put the kids to work – in Kenner’s Play-Doh Fuzzy Pumper Barber & Beauty Shop. Commercial aired in 1978. Daily … Continue reading