Holiday Inn welcomes you and your VW bug. (Holiday Inn commercial, 1978)
“Holiday Inn welcomes you to some of the best hotels in the world.”
Hello, vacationers. It’s time to travel to our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Holiday Inn ad. This one features a “welcome” theme. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Purina Tender Vittles (1974)
“Heathcliff, it’s me…” (Kate Bush, ‘Wuthering Heights,’ 1978)
There’s at least two amazing things to note about Kate Bush and our Music for Monday selection. Number One: “Wuthering Heights” was Bush’s (self-penned) debut single and it hit #1 in the UK shortly after its release in January of 1978. Number Two: Bush was only 19-years-old at the time.
Enjoy the official music video for “Wuthering Heights” below and hit the following link to explore more about her debut L.P., The Kick Inside.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Pretenders, ‘Kid’ (1979)
Bruno Kirby (?) and feline friend for Tender Vittles. (Purina commercial, 1974)
“Delicious for him. Convenient for you.”
Time to pour our Daily 70s Spot into the pet bowl. Here’s a Purina cat food commercial featuring the Tender Vittles brand. Spot aired in February of 1974. The actor sure looks and sounds like a young Bruno Kirby (but this is only speculation). What think you?
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Kid’s Pajamas (1972)
‘The Partridge Family’ episode has finished. Time for bed. (JCPenney commercial, 1972)
“Everybody knows kids are rough on clothes…”
Time to jump up and down on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another JCPenney commercial. This one features children’s “sleepers.” Spot aired in November of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Big Bands Forever’ 4-Record Set (1977)
“Not available in stores.” *Thrift Shops excepted. (‘Big Bands Forever’ commercial, 1977
“Dancing to the Big Band sound is back.”
Time to put on your dancing shoes for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for the Big Bands Forever 4-record (& 8-track tape) set featuring the “Four Kings of Swing”; Harry James, Benny Goodman, Sammy Kaye and Kay Kyser . Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Arrow ‘Cotton-Ease’ Shirt (1979)
Courage, Harmony, I.Q. and Joy – The Bugaloos! (1970)
On this dark and wet (here in Southern California) day we’re greatly in need of some Funshine. What better way to clear up the day than a visit from The Bugaloos?!
Here’s the British bug-folk singing “The Senses of our World” from 1970. You will be warmed and cheered.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘New Zoo Revue’ (Intro, 1972)