70s Spots: ‘Donny & Marie,’ ‘Holmes & YoYo’ ABC Promos (1976)

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‘Fire! Flames are gettin’ higher!’

“Friday night it’s hot stuff!”

Today, we have a pair of ABC promos from October of 1976. The first features the Donny & Marie show and a gaggle of guest stars; Sonny & Cher, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Edgar Bergen, Paul Lynde, and Loretta Swit.

The second promo is a rare spot for Holmes & YoYo. This show was a favorite when I was just a wee whipper-snapper – which you can read about here.

‘Donny & Marie’ Show TV Promo (1976)

‘Holmes & YoYo’ TV Promo (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser & Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ (James Coburn, 1977)

More Donny & Marie at Bionic Disco: Music for Monday: Donny & Marie Osmond, ‘I’m Leaving It (All) Up To You’ (1974)

70s Spots: Budweiser & Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ (James Coburn, 1977)

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Meanwhile, back at the Bavarian Festival…

“Budweiser!”

October is here! In the spirit of the impending autumn – here’s two American beer spots celebrating Oktoberfest.

First, we have a Budweiser commercial with a “Bavarian Festival” on display. Second, James Coburn in cowboy duds gets his Oktober on for Schlitz Light. Both spots aired in October of 1977.

Budweiser ‘Oktoberfest’ Commercial (1977)

Schlitz Light ‘Oktoberfest’ Commercial (James Coburn, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Coke (‘Mean’ Joe Greene) & Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ (1979)

70s Spots: Coke (‘Mean’ Joe Greene) & Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ (1979)

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‘Really. You can have it…’

“Hey, kid! Catch!”

Here’s an iconic ad I’m happy to finally have on the ol’ YouTube channel. “Mean” Joe Greene for Coca-Cola. The spot aired in October of 1979, became an advertising classic and one of the best-known spots of the Seventies.

After that, a Pepsi spot, also from October ’79, featuring a family at Disneyland (or possibly Disney World). This one isn’t well-remembered, but is a fun one nonetheless. Happy Friday!

Coca-Cola Commercial (‘Mean’ Joe Greene, 1979)

Pepsi ‘Disney Parks’ Commercial (1979)

Previously on 70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

More “Mean’ Joe & Coke at Bionic Disco: 70s Stories In The News: ‘Mean’ Joe Greene & Coca-Cola (1979)

70s Spots: Bold Detergent & Pledge (Rose Marie, 1975)

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‘Heavy duty cleaning’ circa ’75

“Bold – can make The Bold Ones bright!”

Let’s get our houses in order with some cleaning products today. First, a spot for Bold laundry detergent featuring a rambunctious young lady and her mother.

Second, we find Rose Marie (The Dick Van Dyke Show) as a housekeeper for Pledge furniture spray. Both commercials aired in February of 1975.

Bold Detergent Commercial (1975)

Pledge Commercial (Rose Marie, 1975)

Previously on 70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)

70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)

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Famed dog food spokesperson Lorne Greene

“He’s 15. That’s 105 for you and me.”

A pair of commercials for the Seventies pets in your life. Firstly, father figure, Lorne Greene (Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica) in a spot featuring one of his many appearances for Alpo dog food.

Second, a cute, nonsensical spot for Meow Mix cat food. Bot commercials aired in 1976.

Alpo Dog Food Commercial (Lorne Greene, 1976)

Meow Mix Cat Food Commercial (1976)

Previously on 70s Spots: Wonder Bread & Sunbeam Bread (1970)

70s Spots: Wonder Bread & Sunbeam Bread (1970)

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Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

“Helps build strong bodies 12 ways.”

Here’s a pair of commercials from 1970 you may want to toast and nibble. First, we have one from September ’70 for Wonder Bread. Looks like they’re going on about “The Wonder Years” 18 years prior to the TV series.

After that, a spot for Sunbeam Bread from October ’70. Not sure why a “no holes” in the bread policy is so utterly amazing, but it seems to be worth a hole in the ad budget here.

Wonder Bread ‘Wonder Years’ Commercial (1970)

Sunbeam Bread ‘No Holes!’ Commercial (1970)

Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Chill A Cella!’ & Colony Burgundy Wine (1979)