This man has the nose of a tobacco master! (Dutch Masters ad with Ross Billings (?), 1978)
“They really are masters at Dutch Masters.”
Let’s light up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one for Dutch Masters cigars featuring the ‘President’ line and a behind-the-scenes look at a tobacco curator. Spot aired in November of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Skittle Baseball With Don Adams (1972)
‘Melody’ trailer title,1970
Melody originally released in the UK in 1971 as S.W.A.L.K. (Sealed With A Loving Kiss). The film, directed by Waris Hussein from a screenplay by Alan Parker, reunited the stars of Oliver!, Mark Lester and Jack Wild.
In this tale of childhood puppy love we find young Daniel Latimer (Lester) falling in love with and attempting to marry Melody Perkins (Tracy Hyde). Daniel makes friends with the school troublemaker, Ornshaw (Wild), who helps the young couple in their endeavor. The film was shot in various locations around London.
The cast of ‘Melody’ (L-R): Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde
The Melody cast also includes; Roy Kinnear, Sheila Steafel, and James Cossins. The Bee Gees provide the film’s soundtrack.
Below we have the 1970 theatrical trailer, and as an extra treat, a 70s-era “Making of” piece.
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: (Bicentennial Week) ‘The Omen’ (1976)
‘Missed it by THAT much…’ (Skittle Baseball, 1972)
“From Aurora – where ‘fun’ is the name of the game.”
Let’s knock over our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a fun commercial for Aurora Skittle Baseball starring Don Adams (Get Smart) and Vincent Van Patten (Apple’s Way). Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Schlitz Beer ‘Tuna Fisherman’ (1971)
‘Teenage Kicks – right through the night!’ (The Undertones, 1978)
Having a grand Monday? Whether the answer is “Yes” or “No,” this will make it better. It’s The Undertones with “Teenage Kicks.”
“Teenage Kicks” was the debut single from Northern Ireland’s Undertones and originally released in the fall of 1978 in the UK. It eventually hit the US in 1979. The song is an almost perfect 2:28 seconds of teen angst, lust and punky pop. Play loud!
Previously on Music for Monday: (Bicentennial Week) Starland Vocal Band, ‘Afternoon Delight’ (1976)
Young Adults: ‘Hey, Schlitz. I’m hot & thirsty.’
Schlitz Mascot: ‘Oh, yeah!!’
“When you’re out of Schlitz – you’re out of beer.”
Time to sail out on an ocean of beer with our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Schlitz Beer commercial featuring hard-working tuna fishermen. Spot aired in April of 1971.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Bicentennial Week) Summer Olympics ABC ‘Track & Field’ Promo (1976)
Charles Foster competes for Olympic gold (ABC promo, 1976)
“In the hurdles, South Carolina’s Charles Foster – America’s top hope for gold.”
Well, folks this marks the end of Bicentennial Week. I hope you enjoyed the flashback. To close out, here’s an ABC promo for the 1976 Summer Olympics track & field events. Spot aired in July, 1976.
*Note: Although he was a fierce competitor, Charles Foster didn’t snag a gold medal in the ’76 Summer Games.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: (Bicentennial Week) Summer Olympics ABC ‘Swimming’ Promo (1976)