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)
Stop slapping yourself. Stop slapping yourself. (Schick commercial, 1972)
“A good, clean shave should be a simple, natural act.”
Time to lather on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Schick Injector System razor commercial. Spot aired on January 1st, 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Numbers Up Board Game (1978)
Timer’s ticking…go! (Numbers Up commercial, 1978)
“The game of memory and time.”
Let’s set the timer on our Daily 70s Spot and see if we can set a new record. Here’s a commercial for Milton Bradley’s Numbers Up electronic board game. Spot aired in 1978.
This one used to run often throughout the late 70s. I have the “I didn’t know you had company” line indelibly etched in my brain.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Monsanto Monvelle Pantyhose (1973)
“That’s between you and your pantyhose…” (Monsanto commercial, early 1970s)
“Durable good looks.”
OK, let’s slip on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Monsanto Monvelle pantyhose commercial featuring ‘Love Letters’ to the editor. Spot aired in 1973.
And hey, who wouldn’t want a Monsanto product clinging to their legs all day?
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Walt Garrison For Skoal Tobacco (1975)
“Just a pinch between the teeth and gums is all it takes…” (Skoal commercial, 1975)
“The tobacco you don’t have to smoke to enjoy.”
Time to take our Daily 70s Spot and pinch it between our teeth and gums. Here’s a Skoal Smokeless Tobacco commercial starring Walt Garrison of the Dallas Cowboys. Spot aired in December of 1975.
Disclaimer: Yeeech!
*Note: Sorry, folks. Unfortunately, I was forced to remove the video from YouTube.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Michelin Tires ‘Michelin Man’ (1979)