70s Spots: ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Future Cop,”Three’s Company’ (1977)

“The love story that shook the world!” A couple of ABC promos for you today. First, Happy Days and a Fonzie Loves Pinky special from January 1977. This whole Fonz and Pinky Tuscadero (Roz Kelly) ordeal was a pretty big … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Happy Days’/’Laverne & Shirley’ ABC Promos (1978)

“Laverne & Shirley teach a slow learner some fast moves.” Tune in for a pair of ABC promos from the fall of 1978. Catch a spot from August ’78 for the Tuesday night line-up of; Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, … Continue reading

70s Spots: Sambo’s Restaurant (1978)

“Just what the family ordered.” Here’s a spot for the nearly-defunct eatery, Sambo’s restaurant. At one point in the late 70s, Sambo’s had over a thousand locations. Today, there’s only one. The best part about this July 1978 spot is … 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 Ad: Donny Most, ‘Hit Album’ (1976)

“The Most! Donny, that is.” Go on and get it out of your system, “Hey, it’s Ralph Malph!” Daily 70s Ad #342: Donny Most, ‘Hit Album’ originally appeared in the December 04, 1976 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ford Pickup With Pat Morita (1971)

“Works like a truck but rides like a car.” Alrighty, time to haul out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford pickup truck commercial featuring an imitation John Wayne. The commercial co-stars Pat Morita of Happy Days and The Karate … Continue reading