Such a small child. He’s so easy to shop for. (JCPenney commercial, 1972)
“You can get everything you’re looking for in just one place.”
Time to button up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another JCPenney commercial. This one features the “Boys Shop.” Spot aired in November of 1972. That’s one heck of a sweater vest ensemble!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Mind If I Smoke?’ PSA (1974)
Uncle Harry is about to ruin everyone’s dinner. (ALA PSA, 1974)
“Anybody mind if I smoke?”
OK, let’s light up our Daily 70s Spot and blow it in our neighbor’s face. Here’s a Public Service Announcement from the American Lung Association regarding second-hand cigarette smoke. Spot aired around 1974 (during Tomorrow with Tom Snyder) but was likely produced earlier in ’72 or ’73.
You may recognize the fellow with the mustache in this spot who says “It bothers me too, Harry.” You saw him recently in this 1974 Ragu commercial.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Green Giant Casserole (Animated, 1972)
The Giant’s feet serves the finest casserole. (Green Giant commercial, 1972)
“Vegetables so good they steal the meal.”
Time to pop our Daily 70s Spot in the oven. Here’s an animated Green Giant commercial featuring frozen vegetable casseroles in five varieties. Spot aired in November of 1972. *Source volume is a bit low. Please boost your sound.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake (1974)
Snackin’ Cake face! (Betty Crocker commercial, 1974)
“It’s somethin’ special to eat and…nothin’ much to clean up.”
Time to bake up our Daily 70s Spot in a matter of minutes. Here’s a delicious Betty Crocker commercial featuring Snackin’ Cake mix in six flavors. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Publishers Clearing House Winners (1976)
Hypnotizing chickens with Iggy Pop. (TopPop, 1977)
Here’s a mind-bender and a toe-tapper. The fantastic Iggy Pop making punk rock happen in the Netherlands by refusing to mime along to “Lust for Life” on Dutch TV’s TopPop in 1977.
“Lust for Life” was co-written with Pop’s pal, David Bowie and appeared on the L.P. of the same name in August of ’77. Play loud!
Previously on Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘X Offender’ (Live, 1978)
“I’m a bank manager and I handle other people’s money all day long…” (Carl Laird for Publishers Clearing House, 1976)
“You may be lucky too…”
A very magnificent Monday to you. Time to fill out and send away our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Publishers Clearing House giveaway commercial. This one features a top prize of two homes or $112,500. That’s right! Not one home, but two. Which one will you choose to live in? Spot aired in July of 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Michelob Beer ‘Weekends’ (1979)