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)
Comes in both, “Starsky” and “Hutch” varieties! (Command Dry & Natural, 1971)
“Dry & Natural. Never greasy. Never ‘perfumey.’ Never messy.”
Time to spray on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a stylish commercial for Command Dry & Natural Hair Control featuring hip & happening 70s folks running toward the camera. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tuborg Gold Beer ‘Tennis Vikings’ (1978)
“Ooohhh…Black Diamond!!” (KISS on ‘ABC’s In Concert,’ 1974)
Happy Hairy Hesher day! We’ve got an extended Music for Monday on deck as the following mini-concert was too good to split apart.
Here’s KISS with their first national television appearance. The nascent band performed “Nothin’ to Lose,” “Firehouse” and “Black Diamond” on February 21, 1974 and the show was broadcast on ABC’s In Concert a few weeks later on March 29th. The tunes all appear on KISS’ debut, self-titled L.P. which had just dropped into record shops. Turn it up!
Previously on Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ (1979)