70s Christmas Sing-A-Long: Crosby & Bowie, ‘Little Drummer Boy’ (1977)

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Thin, White Christmas...pah rump-a-pum-pum. (David Bowie & Bing Crosby, 1977)

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.

Bing Crosby & David Bowie: ‘The Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth,’ 1977

Previously on Bionic Disco Christmas: Brady Bunch Moments/Partridge Pop: Christmas Extravaganza

Daily 70s Spot: Lionel Trains ‘Christmas Tradition’ (1979)

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Did you receive a train set this morning? (Lionel commercial, 1979)

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.

Daily 70s Spot #348: Lionel Trains ‘Christmas Tradition’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Radio Shack Christmas Walkie-Talkies (1976)

Daily 70s Spot: Radio Shack Christmas Walkie-Talkies (1976)

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With luck, they'll continue to work come New Year. (Radio Shack commercial, 1976)

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.”

Daily 70s Spot #347: Radio Shack Christmas Walkie-Talkies Commercial, 1976

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Zales Christmas Diamonds (1979)

Music For Monday: Johnny Cash, ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin” (1977)

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"Can't ya hear those bells a-ringin'?" (Johnny Cash, 1977)

“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!

Johnny Cash: ‘Christmas Time’s A-Comin’,’ 1977

Previously on Music for Monday: Iggy Pop, ‘Lust For Life’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Zales Christmas Diamonds (1979)

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"Zales is the world's largest Christmas jeweler." (Zales commercial, 1979)

“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).

Daily 70s Spot #346: Zales Christmas Diamonds Commercial, 1979

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Dutch Masters Cigars Christmas Masterpieces (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Dutch Masters Cigars Christmas Masterpieces (1977)

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Cigar gift tins for the Archie Bunker in your family. (Dutch Masters commercial, 1977)

Cigar gift tins for the Archie Bunker in your family. (Dutch Masters commercial, 1977)

“See why they really are masters at Dutch Masters.”

Christmas is almost here, so for the next few days we’ll go with a jolly yuletide theme. Today we have another Dutch Masters cigar commercial. This spot features decorative Christmas gift tins “inspired by 19th Century collector’s items.” Spot aired in December of 1977. Narration likely provided by Mason Adams (it sure sounds like him to me).

Daily 70s Spot #345: Dutch Masters Cigars Christmas Masterpieces Commercial, 1977

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: French’s Gravy (1974)