“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)
Tires replaced hooves. I guess that makes these guys buddies. (Michelin commercial, 1979)
“At Michelin – we put you first.”
Let’s roll out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Michelin tires commercial featuring Bibendum aka The Michelin Man. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Yeah, Bibendum. Who knew?
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Hellmann’s Mayonnaise ‘Bring Out The Best’ (1973)
Sammich time! (Hellmann’s commercial, 1973)
“Bring out the Hellmann’s and bring out the best.”
Time to spread our Daily 70s Spot on a slice of bread. Here’s a Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise commercial featuring autumn leaves and a hard-working family. Spot aired in August of 1973.
Interesting note: The word “Hellmann’s” is an East Coast thing. “Hellmann’s” is changed to “Best Foods” for the West.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sears DieHard Battery ‘Baseball’ (1971)
The face of worry. (Sears DieHard commercial, 1971)
“Extra starting power.”
Time to jump-start our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears DieHard car battery commercial featuring a visit to the baseball stadium. Spot aired in April of 1971. Narration is by John Erwin (voice of Reggie Mantle and Morris the Cat).
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Post 1,000) Daily 70s Spot: Mercury Capri ‘Sexy European’ (1972)
Move over, Mr. Stuffy Britches! (Mercury Capri commercial, 1972)
“Shamefully low-priced.”
Time to drive our Daily 70s Spot off the boat. Here we have a Lincoln-Mercury Capri imported car commercial featuring “The Sexy European.” Spot aired in November of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Right Guard ‘Baseball Bus’ (1978)
An interesting note: This is post #1,000 here at Bionic Disco. All for you – and all for free. Hurray!
‘Halloween’ trailer title, 1978
Jumpin’ Jimminy! It’s been a mighty long time since we’ve taken a trip to the movies. (I’ve been busy with paid writing deadlines.) Let’s rectify things now with a look at the original coming attraction for John Carpenter‘s horror classic, Halloween.
A 19-yr-old, Jamie Lee Curtis stars in ‘Halloween,’ 1978
Released almost 35-years-ago to-the-day on October 25th, 1978, Halloween features Jamie Lee Curtis (in her film debut) as Laurie and Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis. The story, as most of you likely know, focuses on Curtis’ attempts to avoid a gruesome death at the hands of escaped murderer, Michael Myers. Take in the timely trailer below.
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Willard’ (1971)