‘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)
The 70s weren’t just about polyester ya know. (Arrow commercial, 1979)
“The more cotton – the better you feel.”
Let’s attempt to button up our Daily 70s Spot after a large holiday meal. Here’s an Arrow commercial featuring the “Cotton-Ease” iron-free shirt. Spot aired in September of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Mazola Corn Oil (1977)
A tradition we can all enjoy. (‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ 1973)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope your day is joyful and relaxing. Last year, at this time we had some clips from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for you to enjoy. Keeping up the tradition, here’s another scene.
Hit the clicker below for a minute and a half of Charlie Brown, Sally and Linus discussing the holiday. Have a wonderful, long weekend!
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Holiday Traditions: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (and appreciating our pop culture)
Thanksgiving day! Time for corn, cooking…and cleaning. (Mazola commercial, 1977)
“The only leading oil made purely from natural golden corn.”
On this fine Thanksgiving day, our Daily 70s Spot should be holiday appropriate (however vaguely). Here’s a Mazola pure corn oil commercial touting “golden goodness” and “no cholesterol.” It’s got corn and cooking in it. How’s that? Happy Thanksgiving! Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford Fiesta USA (1978)