On this edition of Show Toppers we have a little-known series that aired briefly in the late 70s. The American Girls originally ran Saturday evenings on CBS from late September to early November, 1978. The hour-long drama about TV news … Continue reading
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“How do you spell relief?” If you ate a bit too much for lunch you’ll want to pay special attention to our Daily 70s Spot. This campaign for Rolaids Antacid Tablets went on for many years. In fact, it’s probably … Continue reading
Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972) Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit to McDonald’s was still something to look forward to. In this 11-minute industrial film from 1972, Setmakers shows … Continue reading
“Get more gum with Care*Free. 32% more.” Our Daily 70s Spot presents a commercial for Care*Free Sugarless Gum with famed gum-chewer, Ben Franklin. This long-running spot aired in the late 1970s – something like ’75 or ’76 and beyond, capitalizing … Continue reading
Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid rode into theaters just shy of 40-years-ago, in May of 1973. The film follows lawman Pat Garrett (James Coburn) who has been hired by cattle barons to take down his old friend, … Continue reading
“A world class luxury compact.” Let’s roll into our Daily 70s Spot. Today we take a look at the Chevrolet Concours as the company shows off the vehicle during a European tour. Commercial aired in 1977. Daily 70s Spot #81: … Continue reading