Show Toppers: ‘Born Free’ (NBC, 1974)

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'Born Free' TV title, 1974

‘Born Free’ TV title, 1974

Born Free originally ran Monday evenings on NBC from September through December, 1974. The one-hour drama, filmed on location in East Africa, was based on the 1966 film of the same name.

Gary Collins and Diana Muldaur star as husband and wife game wardens, George and Joy Adamson. The couple live in Kenya with a lioness called Elsa and spend their days protecting the local wildlife from the dangers of both man and nature.

'Born Free': Gary Collins (George Adamson) and Diana Muldaur (Joy Adamson)

‘Born Free’: Gary Collins (George Adamson) and Diana Muldaur (Joy Adamson)

Born Free co-stars included; Hal Frederick, Peter Lukoye, Dawn Lyn and Juliet Mills. Enjoy the show’s intro below. You’ll probably want to boost the volume to hear the famous theme tune properly.

‘Born Free’ TV Intro, 1974

Born Free Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Show Toppers: Claude Akins In ‘Movin’ On’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Ford ’76 V-8 Pickup Truck (1975)

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When you absolutely insist on being 33% better! (Ford, 1975)

When you absolutely insist on being 33% better! (Ford, 1975)

“See the V-8 gas mileage champ at your Ford dealers now.”

All right, let’s hop in our Daily 70s Spot and drive it through the mud. Today we present a commercial featuring Ford’s F-100 V-8 pickup truck for 1976. Spot aired in December of 1975.

Daily 70s Spot #216: Ford ’76 V-8 Pickup Truck Commercial, 1975

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Girl’s Dresses (1972)

Rad Ads: New York Magazine (Aug. 1974)

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It’s been yonkers since we’ve had a dose of Rad Ads. Let’s remedy that with a look at some choice selections from the August, 1974 issues of New York magazine.

Below, you’ll find printed perfection from Bloomingdales, Bacardi, Dewer’s and more. Flip on through and click any image to enlargify.

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

'New York' magazine, August, 1974

‘New York’ magazine, August, 1974

(Source: Google Books/New York)

Previously on Rad Ads: Orange Coast Magazine (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Girl’s Dresses (1972)

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The Laura Ingalls-look predated 'Little House on the Prairie' (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

The Laura Ingalls-look predated ‘Little House on the Prairie’ (JCPenney commercial, 1972)

“At JCPenney, we know what you’re looking for.”

Daily 70s Spot time, fashion-lovers. Here we have a stylish, early 70s JCPenney girl’s clothing commercial. Spot aired in November of 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #215: JCPenney Girl’s Dresses Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Wendy’s ‘Hot & Juicy’ Campaign, ‘Napkins’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Wendy’s ‘Hot & Juicy’ Campaign, ‘Napkins’ (1977)

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Keeping neat & tidy after the hot & juicy (Wendy's commercial, 1977)

Keeping neat & tidy after the hot & juicy (Wendy’s commercial, 1977)

“The more you add, the better it tastes.”

OK, time to throw the Daily 70s Spot on the grill. Today we have another Wendy’s Hamburgers ‘Hot & Juicy’ commercial. This one focuses on the napkins-needed aspect. Spot aired in December of 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #214: Wendy’s ‘Hot & Juicy,’ ‘Napkins’ Commercial, 1977

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Autolite Sparkplug ‘Gangsters’ With Vic Tayback (1972)

Music For Monday: The Who, ‘Long Live Rock’ (1973)

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'Rock is dead they say - long live rock!' (The Who, 1973)

‘Rock is dead they say – long live rock!’ (The Who, 1973)

A very good August Monday to you. Here’s just what you need to kick-start the week. The Who performing “Long Live Rock.”

Below we have a clip of the band performing “Long Live Rock” for the BBC in 1973. The song (recorded in ’72) didn’t appear on an L.P. until the rarities collection, Odds & Sods hit record shops in October of 1974. The tune was released as a single in various countries in ’74 and again, in mostly different markets, in ’79. Play loud!

The Who, ‘Long Live Rock’ BBC Appearance, 1973

Previously on Music for Monday: Billy Joel, ‘Big Shot’ (1978)