Show Toppers: ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ (1972)

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

Daily 70s Spot: ‘I Love New York’ commercial (1978)

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

Mood Music: Chet Atkins plays Joplin’s ‘The Entertainer’ (1975)

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

Daily 70s Spot: Hostess ‘King Ding Dong’ commercial (1971)

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

Trailer Tuesday: Play It Again, Sam

Play It Again, Sam, written by and starring Woody Allen, is based on a play of the same name. The movie version was directed by Herbert Ross and made it to theaters in May of 1972. Allen stars as Allan … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Jif Peanut Butter, ‘Taste Test’ commercial (1977)

Tension! Suspense! Peanuts! In this Jif Peanut Butter commercial, snatched from the TV in December, 1977, Mrs. Carol Heintzelman bravely digs into a disguised jar and samples a mysterious substance. Jif’s blind taste test and the “Choosy mothers choose Jif” … Continue reading