A Johnny Carson Moment: Burt Reynolds’ whipped cream incident (1974)

You’ll enjoy hitting play on this installment of A Johnny Carson Moment. Watch a minute and 30 seconds of whipped cream frivolity with Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, Ed McMahon and Johnny. The original Tonight Show airdate was September 26, 1974. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: General Electric ‘Best Products’ (1975)

“When America loves value – America knows Best.” Time to set the dial to our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a GE (General Electric) commercial featuring their ‘Best Products’ line. Watch as a ballerina shops for a digital clock radio with … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Joy liquid starring Bob from ‘Sesame Street’ (1977)

“Lemon-fresh Joy cleans down to the shine. What a nice reflection on you.” “The People in Your Neighborhood” are going to like our new Daily 70s Spot; a Joy dishwashing liquid commercial starring Bob McGrath of Sesame Street fame. Spot … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Donny & Marie Osmond, ‘I’m Leaving It (All) Up To You’ (1974)

Donny and Marie Osmond’s “I’m Leaving It (All) Up To You,” from the L.P. of the same name, hit the airwaves in the summer of 1974. The tune made it to #4 on Billboard’s US “Hot 100” chart. You’ll remember … Continue reading