Daily 70s Ad: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World’ (1974)

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Marie Osmond 'In My Little Corner Of The World.' ('Billboard' magazine, June 22, 1974)

Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)


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“Marie Osmond is capturing the whole country in her little corner of the world.”

Osmond’s follow-up to her smash hit, “Paper Roses” failed to crack the “Hot 100.” The tune did rise to #33 on the Country Charts. Daily 70s Ad #163: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World‘ originally appeared, 40 years-ago this week, in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky (1977)

Sunday 70s Spots: Herb Edelman For Midas & Texaco (1977)

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Herb Edelman (left) for Midas, 1977

Herb Edelman (left) for Midas, 1977

“Midas built a business for people who can’t wait.”

Today, I’ve got two car-related commercials (from February and November of 1977) starring Herb Edleman. First, a spot for Midas and after that, one for Texaco.

1970s folks will best remember Edleman from his starring role in TVs’ Big John, Little John (’76) and films such as The Way We Were (’73) and California Suite (’78). In the 80s, Edelman had reoccurring roles on St. Elsewhere and The Golden Girls.

Edleman also co-starred in the 1968 TV series The Good Guys – which coincidentally (or perhaps intentionally) is the theme of the Texaco spot below. Enjoy.

Midas Muffler Commercial With Herb Edelman, 1977

Texaco ‘Good Guys’ Commercial With Herb Edelman, 1977

Previously on 70s Spots: STP Oil Treatment (1971 & ’76)

Daily 70s Ad: Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky (1977)

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Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky. ('Cincinnati' magazine, June, 1977)

Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky. (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, June, 1977)


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“When you’re good, people notice.”

It’s Greg Morris of Mission: Impossible fame for Canadian hooch. Daily 70s Ad #162: Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky originally appeared in the June, 1977 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ (1978)

Saturday 70s Spots: STP Oil Treatment (1971 & ’76)

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Here come the 70s boats! (STP commercial, 1976)

Here come the 70s boats! (STP commercial, 1976)

“It helps your oil do a better job.”

On this fine, sunny Saturday, I’ve got a pair of STP Oil Treatment commercials ready to pour. First up, a spot from October, 1971 featuring some early 70s race cars. After that, a spot from February, 1976.

You can compare STP advertising over a 5-year gap with these. The can certainly didn’t change much in that time frame. Pretty slick.

STP ‘Racer’s Edge’ Oil Treatment Commercial, 1971

STP Oil Treatment Commercial, 1976

Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Explorer & Maverick (1977)

Daily 70s Ad: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ (1978)

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Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy.' ('New York' magazine, June 05, 1978)

Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy.’ (‘New York’ magazine, June 05, 1978)


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“Colesta. It’s silky. But it’s no sissy.”

Hey, look at those silky dudes lifting weights. Daily 70s Ad #161: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ originally appeared in the June 05, 1978 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: M&M And Mars Fun Size Bars ‘Freeze’em Season’ (1972)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Brady Kids’ Sing ‘In No Hurry’ (1972)

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'The Brady Kids' are 'In No Hurry,' 1972

‘The Brady Kids’ are ‘In No Hurry,’ 1972

“Yes, I guess I’m in no hurry. No, I’m not. No, I’m not.”

The weekend is arriving. Time to cool your jets and put your feet up. To help you slip into the relaxed mood, here’s The Brady Kids (from Filmation’s 1972 cartoon series) singing “In No Hurry.”

“In No hurry” appeared on the ’72 L.P., The Kids From The Brady Bunch coupled with the tune “Candy (Sugar Shoppe).” Even if you’re in a hurry, the song runs less than two minutes. Spin it – and have a happy Funshine Friday!

‘The Brady Kids’: ‘In No Hurry,’ 1972

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’ – Clapping Song (1972)