A car outstanding in its field. Hah. Get it? (Chrysler LeBaron, 1978)
“Add a little life to your style.”
OK, luxury lovers, let’s start up our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a summertimey, lifestyle-focused Chrysler LeBaron commercial. Spot aired in July of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)
‘Willard’ TV trailer title, 1971
Daniel Mann‘s Willard crawled into theaters in June of 1971. This creepy tale of the socially-awkward Willard and his band of trained killer rats ended up as the eleventh top-grossing film of the year. The story is based on Stephen Gilbert’s novel, Ratman’s Notebooks.
Mom always said ‘Don’t play with rodents in bed.’ (Bruce Davison in ‘Willard,’ 1971)
Willard stars Bruce Davison (Deadman’s Curve) as the title character, Ernest Borgnine portrays Willard’s boss, Al Martin and Elsa Lanchester co-stars as the troubled young man’s mother. Sondra Locke, in one of her first film roles, appears as love-interest, Joan.
I saw Willard when I was a young whippersnapper. I’m not sure if I saw it in the theater or a bit later on TV, but even at the age of six, I enjoyed it. I couldn’t come up with a proper theatrical trailer but here’s a rather good television promo. Nibble it.
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Groove Tube’ (1974)
‘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)