Remember kids, don’t try this at home (Roddy McDowall, 1973)
And now we pause for this 70s Moment – Roddy McDowall presenting a brief, behind-the scenes look at his makeup process for Battle for the Planet of the Apes.
The scene come to us courtesy of McDowall’s 1974 appearance on The Carol Burnett Show. Watch it below.
Previously on 70s Moments: ‘Batman’s’ Burt Ward meets his fans (1972)
You won’t fall, son. You’re in good hands. (See what they did there?)
“You’re in good hands with Allstate.”
Time for a cup of morning coffee and a Daily 70s Spot. Today we sink our teeth into an Allstate Insurance commercial. Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Goodyear Tiempo Tires (1978)
‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ trailer title, 1973
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a distinct lack of celebration. The film, directed by J. Lee Thompson, hit theaters in June of 1973 and is the last installment in the original series. Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy and Claude Akins star and the cast also includes Severn Darden, Paul Williams, John Huston and Lew Ayres.
The Three Musketeers: alternate universe edition
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was slammed by the critics and was the lowest-grossing entry of the original Apes films. Still, it’s Planet of the Apes fer God’s sake! We must revere. Enjoy the trailer.
Battle for the Planet of the Apes Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)
Comin’ at ya with an exciting…tire commercial! (Goodyear, 1978)
“Rain tire. Sun tire. One tire. Tiempo does it all.”
Yesterday we had a look at the Chevy Chevelle. For our Daily 70s Spot we’re going to shoe the horse, so to speak. Here’s a Goodyear tire commercial for the ‘Tiempo’ line. Spot aired in March of 1978.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Chevelle (1972)
Some people wanna rule the charts with ‘Silly Love Songs’ (Wings, 1976)
The #1 song for this week, in June of 1976, was “Silly Love Songs” by (Paul McCartney &) Wings. The song originally appeared on the L.P., Wings at the Speed of Sound in March ’76.
At the end of 1976, a live version of the tune appeared on the Wings Over America album.
Here are two excellent videos for “Silly Love Songs.” The first is from the recently-re-released on Blu-ray, Rockshow film and the second appears to be the official video. Take your pick or watch them both. The second has some nice on-tour footage and 70s-era fans and locales.
Previously on Music for Monday: Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)’ (1974)
That beauty needs a white racing stripe right down the hood (Chevelle commercial, 1972)
“Chevrolet. Building a better way to see the USA.”
Time to hotwire our Daily 70s Spot. On this fine Monday we have a Chevrolet commercial for the 1972 Chevelle featuring a humorous, family theme. I like this one. I think you will too. Spot aired on January 1st, 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ (1970)