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70s Commercials: La Choy ‘Swing American!,’ Squeeze Parkay, Nestea Plunge, Weebles (1973-76)

Posted on April 12, 2022 by David Moore

Got four commercials for you today and every one is a winner. Sit back, hit the clickers, and bask in the warmth of Weebles toy sets (dig that Marina!), La Choy Chow Mein (swinging so American), Squeeze Parkay margarine, and, lastly, the Nestea Plunge.

WEEBLES TOY SETS COMMERCIAL (1973)

_{Hasbro Romper Room Weebles toy sets commercial featuring Weebles Airport, Cottage, and Marina. Spot aired in 1973-1974.}

LA CHOY ‘SWING AMERICAN!’ COMMERCIAL (1974)

_{La Choy Chow Mein commercial featuring a trio of shoppers and a jaunty jingle. Spot aired October 1974.}

SQUEEZE PARKAY MARGARINE COMMERCIAL (1975)

_{Kraft Squeeze Parkay margarine commercial featuring an ‘unsure’ family. Narration by Ernie Anderson. Spot aired November 1975.}

NESTEA PLUNGE ‘GOLFER’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Nestea instant iced tea commercial featuring a warm golfer and a famous jingle. Spot aired June 1976.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Fruity Pebbles, G.I. Joe, Alka-Seltzer, Playtex Bra (1970-73)

More Weebles: 70s Spots: Weebles Circus (1977) & My Sleepy Baby Doll (1979)

More La Choy: 70s Spots: Sara Lee Cakes & La Choy Chinese Food (1978)

More Parkay: Sunday 70s Spots: Kraft Parkay Margarine & Spaghetti Meals (1974)

More Nestea: 70s Spots: Nestea Plunge, Ford LTD & More (1976-77)

Music For Monday: Loretta Lynn, ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’ (1970)

Posted on April 11, 2022 by David Moore

Here’s Loretta Lynn to get our week off to a good start. Lynn can be seen performing “You Ain’t Woman Enough” on The Ed Sullivan Show October 11, 1970.

“You Ain’t Woman Enough” was written by Lynn and hit #2 on Billboard‘s Hot Country singles chart in 1966. The tune originally appeared on an album of the same name in ’66 and later in 1970 on the compilation LP Loretta Lynn Writes ‘Em and Sings ‘Em. Likely the incentive for the performance below.

LORETTA LYNN, ‘YOU AIN’T WOMAN ENOUGH’ (‘ED SULLIVAN SHOW,’ 1970)

Previously on Music for Monday: Blondie, ‘Denis’ (1978)

More Loretta Lynn: Classic 70s Music Ads: Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, ‘We Only Make Believe’ (1971)

70s Commercials: Fruity Pebbles, G.I. Joe, Alka-Seltzer, Playtex Bra (1970-73)

Posted on April 8, 2022 by David Moore

A very good Friday to you. I’ve got some early seventies commercials lined-up and ready for viewing. Start with Post Fruity Pebbles cereal and The Flintstones and move on to G.I. Joe Action Packs. After that, take in an Alka-Seltzer spot and finally, one for the Playtex 18-Hour Bra. See you in a few!

FRUITY PEBBLES ‘DINOSAUR ATTACK’ COMMERCIAL (FLINTSTONES, 1973)

_{Post Fruity Pebbles cereal commercial featuring The Flintstones and a “Fruitsaurus” attack. Spot aired in 1973.}

G.I. JOE TURBO COPTER & DRAG BIKE COMMERCIAL (1972)

_{Hasbro G.I. Joe Action Pack! commercial featuring the Turbo-Copter and Drag Bike. Spot aired in 1972-1973.}

ALKA-SELTZER ‘THE BLAHS’ COMMERCIAL (1971)

_{Alka-Seltzer commercial featuring a difficult morning at the office. Spot aired January 1971 (likely produced in 1970).}

PLAYTEX 18-HOUR BRA COMMERCIAL (1970)

_{Playtex 18-Hour Bra commercial featuring a concert musician. Spot aired Fall 1970.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Burger King, Bac-Os, Lena Horne, Pontiac Phoenix (1979)

More Fruity Pebbles: 70s Spots: Cocoa & Fruity Pebbles Cereal (Flintstones, 1974)

More G.I. Joe: 70s Spots: Keebler Elves & G.I. Joe (1975-76)

More Alka-Seltzer: 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer ‘Big Mistake’ (1972) & ‘Binaca Blast!’ (1974)

More Playtex: 70s Spots: Fruit Of The Loom Briefs & Playtex Bras (1978)

70s Commercials: Burger King, Bac-Os, Lena Horne, Pontiac Phoenix (1979)

Posted on April 5, 2022 by David Moore

It’s a 1979 kinda day here at the ‘Disco. I’ve lined up a fine quartet of commercials featuring Burger King, Betty Crocker Bac-Os, Lena Horne for Vision Center, and the 1980 Pontiac Phoenix. Enjoy with or without ketchup.

BURGER KING ‘OLD TIMEY’ COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Burger King commercial featuring silent movie title cards and the ‘Burger King and I’ tune. Spot aired May 1979.}

BAC-OS COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{Animated/live-action Betty Crocker Bac-Os bacon-flavored bits commercial featuring a talking salad. Spot aired March 1979.}

LENA HORNE FOR VISION CENTER EYEGLASSES (NYC, 1979)

_{New York area Hillman Kohan Vision Center commercial featuring musician Lena Horne. Spot aired August 1979.}

’80 PONTIAC PHOENIX COMMERCIAL (1979)

_{1980 model Pontiac Phoenix commercial featuring a coupe and 5-door hatchback. Spot aired April 1979.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

More Burger King: 70s Spots: ‘Burger King And I’ (1978 & ’79)

More Pontiac: Daily 70s Ad : Pontiac Safari Wagon (1978)

Music For Monday: Blondie, ‘Denis’ (1978)

Posted on April 4, 2022 by David Moore

Happy Monday! Here’s Blondie performing “Denis” on Europe’s Musikladen in 1978. Blondie’s version of “Denis” appeared on the Plastic Letters LP and hit #1 in Belgium and The Netherlands and #2 in the UK. Play it!

BLONDIE, ‘DENIS’ (LIVE, 1978)

Previously on Music for Monday: Three Dog Night, ‘Black & White’ (Live, 1972)

More Blondie: Music For Monday: Blondie, ‘(I’m Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear’ (1978)

70s Commercials: AMF Sporting Gear, Toyota Corona, Firestone ‘Kings Island,’ Gaines-Burgers (1977-78)

Posted on April 1, 2022 by David Moore

Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food.

I can’t see Kings Island and not think of a certain 197 3 episode of The Brady Bunch and canisters of lost blueprints. Sharp eyes will notice many of the same Hanna-Barbera characters roaming the park as well as the same uniforms on the folks selling drinks. Roll ’em and enjoy.

AMF SPORTING GEAR ‘RECREATION’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

_{Animated AMF sporting goods commercial featuring famous literary figures and Harley-Davidson, Voit, Hatteras, and Head brands. Spot aired in 1978 (best guess based on similar AMF spots).}

’79 TOYOTA CORONA LIFTBACK COMMERCIAL (1978)