Daily 70s Spot #447: ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ (1970)

“Join Johnny Wednesday night.” This week, let’s watch a spot from each year, 1970 through ’78. Here’s an ABC promo for The Johnny Cash Show that aired in November of 1970. It starts off with some old-timey illustrations and miscast … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #433: ‘Fantasy Island’/’Love Boat’/’Apple Pie’/’Carter Country’ Promo (1978)

“Watch tonight on ABC!” Happy Friday! If you’re wondering what to watch tomorrow night – not to worry. We’ve got you covered. Why not turn your eyes to ABC for a little Carter Country and the premiere of Apple Pie? … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #393: ABC TV Stars ‘Still The One’ Promo (1979)

“Still the one – ABC!” We’ll go for a late 1979 theme this week and capture the tail-end of the Seventies. This promo for ABC aired in December of ’79 and is packed with series superstars riding hot air balloons. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #388: Howard Cosell’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo (1975)

“I can hardly wait…” Here’s a rare one. A November, 1975 ABC promo for Howard Cosell’s Saturday Night Live. NBC’s Saturday Night, which debuted in October ’75, didn’t change their show’s name to Saturday Night Live until Cosell’s variety show … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #375: ‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo (1971)

“Out for justice…” On the docket today, we have a :60 ABC TV promo for the short-lived drama, The Young Lawyers. The show starred Lee J. Cobb, Zalman King and Judy Pace. The Young Lawyers ran from September 1970 to … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ & ‘Law And Disorder’ Promos (1978)

“Lee Majors in a tricky assignment.” Here’s two 1978 promos offering a taste of TV fare for the year. First up, a spot for The Six Million Dollar Man from September ’78 where Steve needs to save the Liberty Bell! … Continue reading