Darling! JCP diamonds? You shouldn’t have. (JCPenney commercial, 1972)
“To the untrained eye there’s no difference. But to our jewelers, there’s all the difference in the world.”
Another day – another Daily 70s Spot! Here’s a JCPenney commercial. This one features diamonds for sale. Spot aired in November of 1972.
*Source volume is a bit low. Please boost your sound.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer ‘Weight Lifter’ (1978)
You’ve just narrowly avoided a hernia. Now it’s time for Pabst! (Pabst Blue Ribbon commercial, 1978)
“A lot to look forward to.”
Alrighty, time to drink up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another (we’ve posted quite a few) Pabst Blue Ribbon beer commercial. This one features a competitive weight lifter. Spot aired in May of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Fram Air Filter ‘Hesitation’ (1977)
Movin’ right along. Doo be dum. Doo be dum… (Fram commercial, 1977)
“It’s better to pay for a Fram now – than to pay for something else later.”
Time to install our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Fram air filter commercial featuring the dreaded concept of vehicle hesitation. Spot aired in July of 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Bell System ‘Lake Placid Olympics’ (1979)
“Gotta, gotta count it higher!” (‘Sesame Street,’ 1974)
Happy Funshine Friday! How about some rockin’ music from Little Chrissy and the Alphabeats to get your pre-weekend rolling along?
“Count It Higher” first appeared on season six of Sesame Street in November of 1974. Count it!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’: Peter Sellers Sings ‘Cigarettes & Whiskey’ (1977)
Fancy 1979 technology coming online! (Bell System commercial, 1979)
“Keeping your communications system the best in the world.”
OK, let’s dial up our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Bell System commercial featuring the creation of a new communications nerve center for the upcoming 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ ABC Promo (1976)
Where else will you find Billy Barty, Donny Osmond and KISS sharing a stage? (‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special,’ 1976)
Time to carve up our Daily 70s Spot and set it on the porch. Here’s a rare ABC promo for The Paul Lynde Halloween Special and Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby. Guest stars on the Lynde special include Tim Conway, Florence Henderson, Billy Barty, Margaret Hamilton, Donny & Marie Osmond, Pinky Tuscadero and KISS. Spot aired in October of 1976.
And if this spot has caught your interest, know this – you can watch The Paul Lynde Halloween Special in its entirety – right here! Ooooo, scary!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schick Injector System ‘Simplify’ (1972)