When “special friends” come sailin’ in. (Michelob commercial, 1979)
“It’s the time to have that smooth and mellow beer…”
This being the weekend, I think it’s time for another Michelob commercial. You know, one of those smooth and mellow spots featuring the long-running “Weekends were made for Michelob” theme. Spot aired in September of 1979. “Yeah.”
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: CAM2 Motor Oil ‘Tough’ (1977)
Go ahead, fall in love with CAM2 cans. (CAM2 commercial, 1977)
“Changing to CAM2 motor oil is like falling in love.”
Alrighty, let’s rev up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a fast-paced CAM2 motor oil commercial featuring stock cars and IndyCars. Spot aired in July of 1977. Voice narration by Danny Dark.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Beware Child Driver! PSA Safety Spot (Early 1970s)
“Stop! Take a look around you. Listen to your heart…” (Josie and the Pussycats, 1970)
Happy Funshine Friday, cats and kittens! Here’s a hot tune from everyone’s favorite cartoon band, Josie and the Pussycats.
“Stop, Look and Listen” first aired during episode six (“X Marks the Spot”) of Hanna-Barbera’s Josie and the Pussycats on October 17, 1970. You could later find the song on the band’s debut L.P. of 1971. Now, stop! Look at it – and listen just below.
Previously on Funshine Friday: Funshine Friday: Davy Jones, ‘I Can Make You Happy’ (‘The New Scooby-Doo Movies,’ 1972)
Oh, there’s going to be trouble! (Child Driver PSA, early 1970s)
“She left the keys in the car and the engine running!”
Time to fire up our Daily 70s Spot and leave the motor idling. Here’s a Public Service Announcement warning against leaving your keys in the car with a curious child inside. Spot aired in the early 1970s. (My best guess would be ’71-’73).
DAILY 70S SPOT #336: BEWARE CHILD DRIVER! PSA SAFETY SPOT, EARLY 1970S
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Olympic Girls’ Swimming Appeal (1979)
“We need even more training to keep up with those girls from Eastern Europe.” (Olympics commercial, 1979)
“Without your help we can’t afford to win.”
We’ll wrap up a trio of Olympics-related ads with today’s Daily 70s Spot. This commercial for the upcoming ’80 Moscow Olympic Games features 1904 medal winner, Jam Handy and a USA girl’s swim team member. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: U.S. Olympic Committee ‘Gold Medallion’ (1978)
It’s Vasily Alekseyev! ‘Sports Illustrated’ dubbed him ‘The World’s Strongest Man.’ (Olympics commercial, 1978)
“Athletes, they come in all shapes and sizes…”
Time to step onto the winner’s podium with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an early commercial for the upcoming ’80 Moscow Olympic Games featuring a look at various 1970s Olympic competitors. Spot aired in July of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ’72 Munich Olympics With Bill Toomey (1971)