Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Whaddya mean no Lavoris?! Vacation…RUINED! Swish today’s Daily 70s Spot around in your mouth for 30 seconds. Yes, you’ll feel much fresher after viewing this Lavoris Mouthwash commercial recorded from the TV at the height of Bicentennial fever in July … Continue reading
This is the city… The Streets of San Francisco ran for five seasons on ABC from September, 1972 to June of 1977. This hour-long detective drama starred Karl “Don’t leave home without it” Malden as veteran Detective Mike Stone and … Continue reading
For our Daily 70s Spot today, we have a commercial that ran in May, 1978 as part of the “I Love New York” campaign. The “I Love New York” advertising campaign began in 1977 and may just run for as … Continue reading
A very pleasant Wednesday to you. Here’s a short & sweet, two-minute slice of near-perfect music to mellow your hectic minds. Guitar legend, Chet Atkins performing a Scott Joplin classic, “The Entertainer,” in 1975. Joplin’s turn-of-the-century ragtime music, and “The … Continue reading
Today, we join delusional young Jimmy (who seems to be seeing things) for this Hostess “King Ding Dong” commercial from 1971. Just who declared this chocolate-covered, cream-filled little fellow king? I don’t know but he sure looks yummy. Attack! Daily … Continue reading