Hanna-Barbera’s Laff-A-Lympics first appeared on ABC in September, 1977 as a segment of Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics which also included The Scooby-Doo Show, The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt and Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels. 24 episodes were eventually produced through … Continue reading
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“Wow!” Daily 70s Spot incoming! Today we have a “sugar free” Fresca soda ad for your consumption. In the 1970s, Fresca was sweetened with saccharin. These days it’s NutraSweet-brand aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Yum? Commercial aired 1977. Daily 70s Spot … Continue reading
When Things Were Rotten, created and written by Mel Brooks, John Boni and Norman Stiles, originally ran Wednesdays at 8 PM on ABC from September to December, 1975. 13 half-hour episodes of this sitcom about Robin Hood and his Merry … Continue reading
“Just say Natural.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a quick, 10-second number featuring comedian Norm Crosby. Crosby, famous for malapropisms, is extolling the virtues of Anheuser-Busch’s then-new Natural Light Beer. Commercial aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #69: Norm Crosby … Continue reading
Thanks to The Retroist for this excellent find: a brief amateur documentary covering an early Star Trek fan convention in Denver, Colorado in the fall of 1976. YouTube poster, ultimessence, has this to say about his unique video: “One of … Continue reading
“Feed a family of four for under $4.00.” Daily 70s Spot time. Drive on up and accompany this haggard father into McDonald’s as he attempts to feed his starving family for less than five bucks. I apologize for the cliche … Continue reading