“Ford has what California drives.” Let’s switch on the TV and take in our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford Motors commercial featuring the ’76 Pinto and ‘The Ford Report.’ The newscaster is Hugh Downs of NBC’s Today and ABC’s … Continue reading
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A very good Monday morning to you. Here’s a cracking tune that comes from the “One Hit Wonder” file. Althea & Donna, a teenage duo from Jamaica, had a #1 single in Great Britain with “Uptown Top Ranking.” The song … Continue reading
“Thanks to you, I’m not coming back.” Let’s unlock the door on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a United Way commercial featuring a woman being released from prison. Spot aired in September of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #248: United Way … Continue reading
“The tire that beat the Baja.” Time to run our Daily 70s Spot through the dirt. Here’s one for Sears steel-belted radial tires featuring the Baja 1000 race. You’ll find lots of cool 70s cars in this commercial which aired … Continue reading
“The come alive fragrance by fashion designer, Stephen Burrows.” Time to spray on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Stephen B. perfume. Pay attention to the announcer’s script on this one: “The laughing, loving, dancing, freshening, free, now … Continue reading
“C’mon and Zoom! C’mon and Zoom Zoom Zoom a-Zoom!” Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s the opening song (as well as a ‘Write In’ segment and closing theme) for PBS’ kid’s TV classic, Zoom. The clip below comes from the show’s first … Continue reading