‘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)
Auto-Train spotted! (Auto-Train commercial, 1976)
“It’s the most gracious train service America has seen since the golden age of railroad travel.”
Time to board our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a commercial for the Auto-Train (Washington D.C. area) with “luxury service to Florida.” The Auto-Train carries your vehicle right along with you. Spot aired in December of 1976. ‘Boooard!
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Mardi Gras Paper Towels (1973)
Rich Little as Johnny Carson (‘The Rich Little Show,’ 1976)
The Rich Little Show originally ran Monday evenings on NBC, February through July, 1976. The one-hour comedy-variety show starred impressionist Rich Little (as one or two of you may have already guessed) who would begin each episode with a monologue and introduce that week’s guests.
Guests on The Rich Little Show‘s brief stint included; The Jackson 5, Bill Cosby, Ron Howard, Bernadette Peters and Andy Griffith. Show regulars included; Joe Baker, Julie McWhirter, Mel Bishop, R.G. Brown and Charlotte Rae.
There’s very little of the show up on YouTube (though the complete series is available on DVD) but below we have two hearty clips for you to enjoy – a typical Little opening monologue and Little’s duet with Bing Crosby (featuring Bob Hope cameos).
The Rich Little Show Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ (NBC, 1974)
Psst, buddy. Wanna buy a paper towel? (Mardi Gras commercial, 1973)
“The towel that does more for your kitchen than just clean it up.”
Time to spill our Daily 70s Spot on the kitchen counter. Here’s a colorful commercial for Mardi Gras paper towels. You’ve never seen such beautiful paper towels. No, really. That’s the pitch. Spot aired in February of 1973.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Ford LTD Brougham (1972)