“They have the skills to tackle the toughest civilian jobs.” (‘Hire the Vets’ PSA, 1974)
“Don’t forget. Hire the Vet.”
Happy Boxing Day! It’s time for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Public Service Announcement reminding employers to hire United States military veterans. Spot aired around 1974 but was likely produced earlier in ’72 or ’73.
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Thin, White Christmas…pah rump-a-pum-pum. (David Bowie & Bing Crosby, 1977)
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and safe holiday. Here’s a wee tune for the spirit of the season. Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth.”
This unexpected and wonderful duet was taped in England in September, 1977 and aired that November as part of the TV special, Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. Raise a glass of spiked ‘nog and savor slowly.
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Did you receive a train set this morning? (Lionel commercial, 1979)
“Why just give a toy when you can give a tradition?”
Daily 70s Spot time. This being Christmas day, we’ll post the last holiday-related spot for the year. Here’s a good one for Lionel trains featuring the “tradition” of giving toy trains for the holidays. Spot aired in November of 1979.
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With luck, they’ll continue to work come New Year. (Radio Shack commercial, 1976)
“Here’s a space age gift for kids – only from Radio Shack.”
All right, let’s squawk into our Daily 70s Spot. “10-4. 10-4.” Here’s a Radio Shack commercial featuring Space Patrol walkie-talkies for Christmas. The spokesperson is actor Paul Burke (Twelve O’Clock High, Valley of the Dolls). Spot aired in December of 1976. “Over and out.”
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“Can’t ya hear those bells a-ringin’?” (Johnny Cash, 1977)
Happy holiday Monday! Let’s liven up the place with our buddy, Johhny Cash. Here’s Johnny singing “Christmas Time’s A-Comin'” from his 1977 Christmas Special.
It’s short and sweet and goes down a treat. Tap yer feet!
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“Zales is the world’s largest Christmas jeweler.” (Zales commercial, 1979)
“No one knows more than the diamond store – Zales.”
Time to open our wallets and purchase a 24-carat Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Zales jewelers commercial featuring Christmas diamond rings and pendants. Spot aired in November of 1979. Narration may be by Christopher Plummer (only speculating, but it sounds like the man to me).
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