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)
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)