70s Spots: Pepsodent & Gravy Train (1975), The Osmonds & ‘Beatlemania’ (1978)

“If you need whiter teeth, you need Pepsodent.” Time for another hearty batch of vintage Seventies commercials! This time around we’ve got spots for Pepsodent, Gravy Train, ABC TV shows, and the Beatlemania musical. Pepsodent Toothpaste Commercial (Dick Van Dyke, … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Osmonds, ‘Having A Party’ (1974)

Here’s The Osmonds circa 1974 (possibly 1975) dancin’, singin’ and “Having A Party.” “Having A Party” appeared on The Osmonds 1974 LP Love Me For A Reason and hit #28 on the UK charts. Have a very happy Funshine Friday! … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

“Friday night it’s hot stuff!” Today, we have a pair of ABC promos from October of 1976. The first features the Donny & Marie show and a gaggle of guest stars; Sonny & Cher, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Edgar Bergen, Paul Lynde, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Osmonds, ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown’ (1976)

Remember when Donny & Marie and The Osmonds teamed up with Roy Clark, Charo and George Gobel for a rollicking version of “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”? I know you couldn’t forget that – it was a highlight of the decade. The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year’ (1971)

“Thanks For An Incredible Year.” The Osmonds were kinda popular in 1971. Daily 70s Ad #353: The Osmonds, ‘Incredible Year’ originally appeared in the December 25, 1971 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mazda GLC … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World’ (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “Marie Osmond is capturing the whole country in her little corner of the world.” Osmond’s follow-up to her smash hit, “Paper Roses” failed to crack the “Hot 100.” The tune did rise to #33 on the Country … Continue reading