70s Spots: ‘Oh, God!’ (George Burns) & The Tony Awards (1977)

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‘Rave reviews and long lines at the box office…’

“I’m a big hit. Socko! Boffo!”

Two entertaining spots from the entertainment industry for our Friday. First, George Burns narrates a November 1977 promo for his hit film, “Oh, God!”.

Second, a May 1977 ABC promo for the Tony Awards. Marquees for The Wiz, Beatlemania, and Annie are just a few that can be spotted along Broadway.

”Oh, God!” Movie Promo (George Burns, 1977)

Tony Awards TV Promo (1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Nova & Monza (1974)

More George Burns at Bionic Disco: Saturday 70s Spot: George Burns For Raleigh Tobacco (1976)

70s Spots: Chevy Nova & Monza (1974)

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‘Looking better all the time.’

“Dramatic new look.”

Chevy takes over the ‘Disco today with two commercials for the upcoming 1975 models. First, we have the latest Chevy Nova in a spot from November of 1974.

After that, we uncover the new Chevy Monza 2+2 in a “futuristic” spot that aired on the last day of ’74.

’75 Chevy Nova Commercial (1974)

’75 Chevy Monza 2+2 Commercial (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1973 & ’74)

70s Spots: Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1973 & ’74)

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Larry classes up the Polaroid.

“Photographs seemingly as real as life itself.”

In the early 1970s, one of the world’s greatest actors signed on to star in a series of US-only commercials for the Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera. Here now, are two of those spots featuring the esteemed Laurence Olivier.

The first spot aired in October of 1973. The second aired in November of 1974.

Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1973)

Laurence Olivier For Polaroid (1974)

Previously on 70s Spots: American Express (Jack Nicklaus) & Atari (Chuck McCann) (1977)

Cherry Stereo: Celebrating One Year Online!

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A Cherry Happy Birthday!

Our sister site (aka my other seventies website), Cherry Stereo is celebrating its first birthday today!

If you have an interest in the well-known and lesser-known recording artists of the 1970s you should find something to enjoy just about every day. Musicians featured in the past week include; Black Sabbath, Elvis Presley, Kraftwerk, The Stylistics, and Nazareth. I’d love to have you join in the fun. Head on over and bookmark that Stereo!

Holiday Special (Repeat): ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

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'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown' title card, 1975

‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ title card, 1975

Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday we’ll be floating back 42 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.

Cupid Snoopy on the job.

Cupid Snoopy on the job.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was directed by Phil Roman and produced by the usual Peanuts pairing of Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez. Voice actors include; Duncan Watson (Charlie Brown), Melanie Kohn (Lucy) and Stephen Shea in his last appearance as Linus.

Linus picks out a special box of chocolates for Miss Othmar.

Linus picks out a special box of chocolates for Miss Othmar.

Roll the clips and memories!

‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ Intro, 1975

‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown,’ Linus Buys a Gift, 1975

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb

More Peanuts at Bionic Disco: ‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown!’ (1976)

70s Spots: American Express (Jack Nicklaus) & Atari (Chuck McCann) (1977)

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Let’s assume that’s not really Nicklaus’ card number…

“Man does not live by golf alone.”

Two commercials from late 1977 to enjoy today. First, we have one from October ’77 for American Express. Golf champ Jack Nicklaus stars and the theme is tennis. A clever twist!

After that, a spot for the Atari Video Computer System (these days, better known as a “console”). Chuck McCann (Far Out Space Nuts) stars in this one from December of ’77.

Jack Nicklaus For American Express (1977)

Atari Console Commercial (Chuck McCann, 1977)

Previously on 70s Spots: Johnson’s Baby Powder & Command Hair Spray (1970)

More Jack Nicklaus at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Ad: The Jack Nicklaus Suit (1973)

More Chuck McCann at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Palmolive Rapid Shave (Chuck McCann, 1970)