‘The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail’ (Continental Airlines, 1974)
“We really move our tail for you.”
Let’s taxi our Daily 70s Spot down the runway. Here we have a Continental Airlines commercial where the company displays how happy they are to shake their hindquarters for you. Spot aired in November of 1974.
Continental is now defunct. The company was sold to United in 2012.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tall N’ Slim Cigars (1972)
‘Got to boogie down…’ (The Sylvers on ‘The Midnight Special,’ 1976)
Family band, The Sylvers teamed up with Jackson 5 producer, Freddie Perren and recorded “Boogie Fever” for their Showcase L.P of August, 1975. The funky floor-filler was released as a single in February of 1976. By May, it was the number one song in the nation.
Here’s The Sylvers performing “Boogie Fever” live on The Midnight Special in ’76. Have a feverish Monday.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Dobie Gray, ‘Drift Away’ (1973)
Quelle dramatique! (Tall N’ Slim commercial, 1972)
“You don’t have to inhale to enjoy.”
Time to light up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a stylish, “Super 70s!” Tall N’ Slim cigars commercial. Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Michelob Beer ‘Weekends’ (1978)
‘The beer that’s as special as you want your weekend to be…’ (Michelob commercial, 1978)
“Weekends were made for Michelob.”
Let’s get nice and mellow with our Daily 70s Spot. On this most excellent Sunday, we present a Michelob beer commercial. After all, weekends were made for…
Spot aired in September of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Southwestern Bell Long Distance ‘Sister’ (1977)
Why take your car out in the stinky ol’ rain when you can pick up the phone? (Southwestern Bell commercial, 1977)
“Long Distance. What else is so nice for the price?”
Let’s dial up our Daily 70s Spot and see if anyone’s home. Here we have a Southwestern Bell Long Distance commercial touting the benefits of calling over driving. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Auto-Train ‘Luxury Service’ (1976)
‘The Electric Company’ cast circa 1976
“We’re gonna turn it on. we’re gonna bring you the power!”
The Electric Company originally ran on PBS from October, 1971 to April, 1977. 780 episodes of the children’s educational series were produced. If you grew up in the 1970s – you watched and were a fan. It’s that simple. The show was aimed at kids slightly older than those Sesame Street attracted, but was similar in stye, with humorous sketches, cartoons and songs that taught viewers how to speak and spell.
Denise Nickerson & The Short Circus sing ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ on ‘The Electric Company,’ 1972
Cast members for The Electric Company included; Rita Moreno, Morgan Freeman, Judy Graubart, Skip Hinnant, Jim Boyd, Hattie Winston, Lee Chamberlin, Danny Seagren, Luis Ávalos and Bill Cosby. Members of the in-house kid’s musical group, The Short Circus, included; Irene Cara and Denise Nickerson.
Below we have a season six intro as well as Denise Nickerson (of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory-fame) singing “The Sweet Sweet Sway.” Have a fantastic Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Rudolph And Frosty’s Christmas In July’ – Ethel Merman Sings ‘Chicken Today’ (1979)