Here he comes. Here comes Esso Racer. (Esso commercial, 1972)
“Does your car have a slight case of hesitation?”
Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s an animated Esso gasoline commercial on the topic of vehicle hesitation. Spot aired on New Year’s Day, 1972. Within a year, Esso became Exxon in most territories.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Coca-Cola ‘Sunshine Trip’ (1977)
‘What’s the matter with your head?’ (Lolly Vegas & Redbone, 1974)
A very fine Monday to you. This being the top of the week, I’ve selected a tune that will hopefully help you make it through to Friday evening.
Here’s the California-based band with Native and Latin American roots known as Redbone. The group had their biggest hit in 1974 with “Come and Get Your Love,” which hit #5 on the Billboard “Hot 100” and ended up as the 4th most popular tune of the year.
Previously on Music for Monday: Madness, ‘One Step Beyond’ (1979)
‘Coke adds life.’ Must be all that corn syrup preserving the internal organs. (Coca-Cola commercial, 1977)
“Coke adds life.”
Feeling thirsty? Then let’s get right to our refreshing Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Coca-Cola commercial featuring a trek from the snowy Midwest to the California sea and sunshine. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Old Style Beer ‘God’s Country’ (1979)
Mere mortals are allowed one six-pack per week. (Old style Beer commercial, 1979)
“Brewed in God’s Country, slowly and naturally.”
Time to crack open a frosty Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Old Style Beer commercial. This one features a quick look at the brewery and some bucolic scenery. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Long John Silver’s ‘Wednesday Shrimp Sale’ (1978)
‘Arrrr!’ (Long John Silver’s commercial, 1978)
“That’s right, mateys!”
Let’s chow down on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Long John Silver’s commercial featuring the “Wednesday Shrimp Sale.” There’s some fine acting in this one. Enjoy! Spot aired in 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Safety Saw (1972)
Oh yeah. That’s gonna get ‘er done. And it’ll only set you back $50 bucks! (JCPenney commercial, 1972)
“We’re doing everything we can to keep your hands out of trouble.”
Hey, kids! Let’s cut our Daily 70s Spot into tiny little pieces. Here’s a humorous JCPenney commercial for their hi-tech circular safety saw. Spot aired in November of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Fuji Film ‘Memories’ (1979)