Daily 70s Spot: Chevy ‘National Economy Drive’ (1979)

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A free booklet? Hell, yes I'll come buy one of your cars! (Chevy, 1979)

A free booklet? Hell, yes I’ll come buy one of your cars! (Chevy, 1979)

“Chevy’s got the drive. Come and get it!”

Let’s rev up the Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Chevrolet commercial featuring the “National Economy Drive” event and a look at the Chevy Caprice, Malibu and Pickup. The actor is Jim McKrell of Celebrity Sweepstakes fame. (Thanks to YouTube subscriber, QBC Network for the McKrell identify). Spot aired in November of 1979.

Daily 70s Spot #187: Chevy ‘National Economy Drive’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ (1972)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ (1971)

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'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight' trailer title, 1971

‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ trailer title, 1971

Quick Quiz! In what film do we find both Robert De Niro and Hervé Villechaize? Ah, screw it. The headline of this post kind of gives everything away doesn’t it?

Directed by James Goldstone (Swashbuckler, Rollercoaster), The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight zig-zagged into theaters in late 1971. This uneven comedy about the mafia in New York City was based on a 1969 novel by Jimmy Breslin.

I'm not sure these fellows can fire in a straight line

I’m not sure these fellows can fire in a straight line

The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight features Robert De Niro (in one of his earliest film roles) as an Italian cyclist and con artist and the movie’s large cast is filled out by stars such as; Jerry Orbach, Lionel Stander, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jo Van Fleet and Hervé Villechaize. If you’ve never seen this one, the trailer below will provide a fine example of what you’re in for. Roll it!

‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ Theatrical Trailer, 1971

The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight Wiki, IMDb
The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight review at Every70sMovie
Original 1971 review by Roger Ebert

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Mark Lester In ‘Melody’ (aka ‘S.W.A.L.K.’) (1971)

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ (1972)

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"Function Junction Leathers?" (JCPenney, 1972)

“Function Junction Leathers?” (JCPenney, 1972)

“We know what you’re looking for.”

Daily 70s Spot coming in for a landing, mellow babies. Today we have another JCPenney commercial. This time we find a groovy gal in her stylish, ‘split-cowhide’ leather jacket.

The actress appears to be Nancy Allen (RoboCop) – as helpful YouTube user, PeerlessPaavo, pointed out. I was thinking it was Lauren Tewes (The Love Boat). That’d be my second guess. Spot aired in November of 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #186: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ (1978)

Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ (1976)

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"I was so young when I was born..." (George Harrison, 'Crackerbox Palace,' 1976)

“I was so young when I was born…” (George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace,’ 1976)

George Harrison’s “Crackerbox Palace” first appeared on the musician’s November, 1976 L.P., Thirty Three & 1/3. The whimsical tune was released as a single in the US in January ’77, where it reached a high of #19 on the Billboard “Hot 100.”

I’ve always liked this song but it’s not one that’s had much of an afterlife on classic rock radio. The official video below was directed by Monty Python’s Eric Idle and filmed on the grounds of Harrison’s Henley-on-Thames, Friar Park mansion. Keep your eyes peeled for appearances by Neil Innes of The Rutles and Harrison’s wife, Olivia (clad in skimpy leather).

George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ Official Video, 1976

Previously on Music for Monday: The Undertones, ‘Teenage Kicks’ (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ (1978)

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Hurray for beer!! (Genesee Beer, 1978)

Hurray for beer!! (Genesee Beer, 1978)

“Our one brewery makes it best. Genesee.”

Let’s drop our Daily 70s Spot into the river and see if it floats. Today we have a Genesee Beer commercial featuring a rowing team in Henley-on-Thames, England. Spot aired in May of 1978.

*Note: Hmmm, that’s a suspect accent on Mr. Trimble. I suspect a Yank posing as a Brit or too much time in The States.

Daily 70s Spot #185: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #2 (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #2 (1978)

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'A tasty way to round out this nutritious breakfast" (Cheerios commercial, 1978)

‘A tasty way to round out this nutritious breakfast” (Cheerios commercial, 1978)

“Cheerios. Crunchy, yummy, oat-y-ohs.”

Daily 70s spot time. Once again, we have a Cheerios commercial featuring that lovable “Animated Stick Figure on Blackboard Guy.” Spot aired in 1978.

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure Commercial #2, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #1 (1978)