Saturday 70s Spots: Xerox Meets ‘The Jeffersons’ (1975)

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Franklin Cover just prior to beginning his 10-year run as Tom Willis on 'The Jeffersons.' (Xerox commercial, 1975)

Franklin Cover just prior to beginning his 10-year run as Tom Willis on ‘The Jeffersons.’ (Xerox commercial, 1975)

“You can count on it for making copies…if not commercials.”

Today, we’ve got a pair of Xerox commercials that aired in January of 1975 and were produced a bit earlier in 1974.

The first spot stars Franklin Cover, who later in ’75 would begin his 10-year, co-starring role as Tom Willis on The Jeffersons. I couldn’t tell you the actor’s name in the second spot, but his voice sounds mighty familiar from 70s-era voice over work. Roll ’em!

Xerox Portable Copier Commercial, 1975

Xerox Copier ‘Thrifty’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Cotton Fabrics (1975)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Bob Hope Sings (1978)

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"Oh, give me land, lots of land..." (Bob Hope sings 'Don't Fence Me In' on 'The Muppet Show,' 1978)

“Oh, give me land, lots of land…” (Bob Hope sings ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ on ‘The Muppet Show,’ 1978)

A very pleasant Funshine Friday to everyone. Let’s join The Muppet Show already in progress.

Here’s Bob Hope singing “Don’t Fence Me In.” The clip in question was filmed in late 1977 and first aired on episode 221 of The Muppet Show in February of 1978.

‘The Muppet Show’: Bob Hope Sings ‘Don’t Fence Me In,’ 1978

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Galloping Ghost’ (1978)

More Bob Hope at Bionic Disco: Bob Hope For Texaco Havoline Oil (1978)

More Muppets at Bionic Disco: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Cheryl Ladd Sings (1978)

Rad Ads: Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ (1976)

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Burger King 'Have It Your Way' ('Ebony' magazine, August, 1976)

Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, August, 1976)

“When your little leaguers pull off the big one, lay it on ’em.”

Love the look of this ad. Classic 70s. Burger King ‘Have It Your Way’ originally appeared in the August, 1976 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Rad Ads: Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe (1978)

Rad Ads: Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe (1978)

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Skateboarding Sears Sportshoe 'The Winner II' ('Boy's Life' magazine, August, 1978)

Skateboarding Sears Sportshoe ‘The Winner II’ (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, August, 1978)

“Get the feel of a winner.”

How could you lose with a sportshoe that cool?! Sears Skateboarding Sportshoe originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.

(Source: Boy’s Life)

Previously on Rad Ads: The ’78 Ford Bronco (1978)

Music For Monday: James Gang (Joe Walsh), ‘Walk Away’ (Live ’71)

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'Seems to me, you don't want to talk about it...' Joe Walsh & James Gang, 1971)

‘Seems to me, you don’t want to talk about it…’ Joe Walsh & James Gang, 1971)

Top o’ the Monday mornin’ to ya. Here’s James Gang, featuring Joe Walsh on vocals and blistering guitar, playing “Walk Away” live on European TV in 1971.

“Walk Away” was James Gang’s biggest hit (Billboard “Hot 100” #51) and appeared on the L.P., Thirds, released in April ’71.

James Gang (Joe Walsh): ‘Walk Away,’ Live ’71

Previously on Music for Monday: Chuck Berry, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ (Live ’72)

Sunday 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Cotton Fabrics (1975)

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Geez, she's really into cotton... (Cotton Incorporated commercial, 1975)

Geez, she’s really into cotton… (Cotton Incorporated commercial, 1975)

“When you’re looking for comfort, look for the sign of cotton.”

Here’s two commercials espousing the virtues of cotton fabrics from the cotton industry. These were part of a long-running series of ads.

First, a spot featuring a female spokesperson showing off towels, sheets and a fancy, baby blue jeans combo. After that, one featuring a look at men’s fashion for work and weekends. Both spots aired in January of 1975 and were produced in 1974.

70s Fashion: Cotton Home & Body Commercial, 1975

70s Fashion: Cotton Fabrics ‘Comfort’ Commercial, 1975

Previously on 70s Spots: Ken Stabler & Edmund Hillary (1979)