“You make me feel like a man should feel…” (Roi-Tan Cigars, 1971)
“Roi-Tan Falcon…if you could only cook.”
Let’s light up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an anachronistic Roi-Tan Falcon Cigars commercial featuring a man making verbal love to a cigar. Is this one sexy, sexist or just plain silly? You make the call. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet With Jerry Orbach (1977)
Not Dennis Weaver but an incredible simulation (Billy Howard as McCloud in ‘King of the Cops,’ 1975)
Here’s one for the “What the heck?” file. Comedian and impressionist, Billy Howard occasionally appeared on the British TV show Who Do You Do? which ran from 1972 to 1976.
In late 1975, Howard released a novelty single about American cop shows wherein he imitated McCloud, Columbo, Cannon and other iconic TV detectives. By January of 1976, “King of the Cops” had reached a high of #6 on the UK charts. You’ll recognize the tune as it’s a take on Roger Miller’s “King of the Road.” View it below.
Jerry Orbach stacks up the cubic feet for Chevrolet (1977)
“Now that’s more like it.”
Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s famed Broadway star and TV icon, Jerry Orbach for Chevrolet. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Edge Shaving Gel (1972)
“It’s the freakiest show…” (David Bowie, ‘Life on Mars?,’ 1973)
Recorded in April of 1971 and first released on David Bowie’s Hunky Dory L.P., “Life On Mars?” was re-released as a single in June of 1973 where it went to #3 on the UK charts.
The song features piano work by Rick Wakeman and though Bowie has called the tune a love song, the lyrics are surreal and open to interpretation. But who cares? “Life On Mars?” is one of life’s musical treasures. Let it enrich you.
Here’s Bowie’s promo film directed and shot by Mick Rock backstage at London’s Earl’s Court venue on 12 May, 1973.
Previously on Mood Music: The Ramones, ‘I Want You Around’ (1979)
After closer inspection – he shaved his reflection (Edge commercial, 1972)
“Gel makes a difference.”
Alrighty, let’s get freshened up this morning with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Edge shaving gel featuring a man conversing with his reflection. Spot aired on January 1st, 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Command Dry & Natural Hairspray (1971)
‘Dirty Harry’ trailer title, 1971
Don Siegel‘s Dirty Harry shot into theaters in December of 1971. The film stars Clint Eastwood as San Francisco Police Department Inspector Harry Callahan. Callahan, a cop who plays by his own rules, is on the trail of the psychotic “Scorpio Killer” who is terrorizing the city.
Inspector Harry Callahan and friend (‘Dirty Harry,’ 1971)
Dirty Harry propelled Eastwood from movie star to superstar status and pretty much invented the quotable, wisecracking hero genre. (“Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?”) The actors rounding out the film’s cast include; Harry Guardino (Lt. Al Bressler), John Vernon (The Mayor), Reni Santoni (Chico) and Andrew Robinson as the “Scorpio Killer.”
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ (1971)