25% less? Let it rain! (White Rain commercial, 1978)
“White Rain makes sense.”
It’s time to cover our eyes and apply our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a White Rain (early non-aerosol) hair spray commercial. Spot aired in 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Miller Lite ‘Famous Ex-Quarterbacks’ (1979)
“I can make you happy if you love me too…” (Davy Jones, ‘The New Scooby-Doo Movies,’ 1972)
Can you spare two minutes to watch an animated Davy Jones sing “I Can Make You Happy” while he runs away from a giant frog? Of course, you can!
The clip below comes from The New Scooby-Doo Movies and originally aired on December 01, 1972. Velma and Daphne co-star. Happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: The Bugaloos, ‘The Senses Of Our World’ (1970)
Famous tag line #2,940. (Miller Lite commercial, 1979)
“Everything you always wanted in a beer…and less.”
Time to quaff our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Miller Lite beer commercial featuring ex-NFL quarterbacks; Norm Snead (Eagles, Giants), Charlie/Charley Johnson (Cardinals, Broncos) and Terry Hanratty (Steelers). Spot aired in September of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Hostess O’s Doughnuts (1974)
Sexy double-donut eatin’ time! (Hostess O’s commercial, 1974)
“The donut with filling in every bite.”
Let’s take a giant bite out of our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a sugary one. A Hostess doughnut commercial featuring the now mostly-forgotten Hostess O’s brand. Spot aired in February of 1974.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: MONY Insurance With Peter Bonerz (1972)
Peter Bonerz and tap-dancing daughter. (MONY commercial, 1972)
“It’s good to have MONY in your future.”
Time for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a MONY (Mutual of New York) insurance commercial featuring actor/director Peter Bonerz (best known for The Bob Newhart Show). Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Holiday Inn ‘Welcomes You’ (1978)
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)