Saturday 70s Spots: ABC TV Promos & Mario Andretti (1978)

“The premiere of ‘Vegas’ – Wednesday!” Let’s swing back to 1978 this weekend and enjoy a few classic commercials. First, we have a fun ABC Wednesday night promo featuring Eight Is Enough, a Farrah Fawcett guest spot on Charlie’s Angels … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks Fashion (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Instant cool.” I’m pretty sure that’s actress/model Shelley Hack (of Charlie’s Angels fame) on the right-hand side. Hack never seemed to be without work in the 70s. Daily 70s Ad #83: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spot: National Car Rental With David Doyle (1978)

“The Big Green Team.” Time for the Saturday 70s Spot. Here we find actor David Doyle, of Charlie’s Angels fame, as coach and spokesperson for National Car Rental. The commercial aired in October of 1978. Get in there and really…rent! … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘So Put Together’ Clothing (1972)

“A lot of girls go around wondering how other girls manage to look so put together.” Happy New Year! Today’s Daily 70s Spot is another in our long line of JCPenney ads. Here’s a women’s fashion commercial featuring an actress/model … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Farrah Fawcett for President’s First Lady Health Clubs (1977)

More Charlie’s Angels-related actors in our Daily 70s spot for Friday. Here’s 70s beauty icon, Farrah Fawcett for a Texas-based health club establishment I’d previously never heard of: President’s First Lady. Watch Farrah work-out in a fancy pink leotard – … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ‘The San Pedro Beach Bums’/’Charlie’s Angles’ promo (1977)

Our Daily 70s Spot is a quick ABC promo for situation comedy, The San Pedro Beach Bums. The series only lasted for 10 episodes. This particular spot from fall 1977 promotes a cross-over appearance by Charlie’s Angels (Kate Jackson and … Continue reading