Buffing a disembodied head-thing. It’s not weird at all! (Weller commercial, 1976)
“So many accessories, you can do almost anything…”
Let’s buff our Daily 70s Spot to a glossy shine. On tap, we have a commercial for Weller’s Mini-Shop Kit from Cooper Industries. Spot aired in December of 1976.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford Pickup With Pat Morita (1971)
‘Remember, Richie, wax on, wax off!’ (Pat Morita, Ford Pickup commercial, 1971)
“Works like a truck but rides like a car.”
Alrighty, time to haul out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford pickup truck commercial featuring an imitation John Wayne. The commercial co-stars Pat Morita of Happy Days and The Karate Kid fame. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Head Skis Starring Jean-Claude Killy (1970)
Jean-Claude Killy doing what he does best. (Head skis commercial, 1970)
“When I come down the mountain – I think about funny things…”
And now we hit the slopes with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Head skis featuring Olympic champion, Jean-Claude Killy. Spot aired in November of 1970.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Esso Gasoline Animated (1972)
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)