Trailer Tuesday: ‘Battle for the Planet of the Apes’ (1973)

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'Battle for the Planet of the Apes' trailer title, 1973

‘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

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’ Theatrical Trailer, 1973

Battle for the Planet of the Apes Wiki, IMDb

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Goodyear Tiempo Tires (1978)

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Comin' at ya with an exciting...tire commercial! (Goodyear, 1978)

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.

Daily 70s Spot #158: Goodyear Tiempo Tires Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Chevelle (1972)

Music for Monday: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs’ (1976)

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Some people wanna rule the charts with 'Silly Love Songs' (Wings, 1976)

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.

Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs,’ Live, ‘Rockshow,’ 1976

Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Silly Love Songs,’ Official Video, 1976

Previously on Music for Monday: Leo Sayer, ‘Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Chevelle (1972)

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That beauty needs a white racing stripe right down the hood (Chevelle commercial, 1972)

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.

Daily 70s Spot #157: Chevrolet Chevelle Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ (1970)

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This spot reminds me of my first Guinness. There was a somewhat different aftereffect.

This spot reminds me of my first Guinness. There was a somewhat different aftereffect.

“The ‘Uncola’ is forever.”

All righty, let’s pour a bubbly glass full of Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a 7-Up commercial with a young love theme featuring “Her first Uncola.” Spot aired in November of 1970.

Daily 70s Spot #156: 7-Up, ‘Her First Uncola’ Commercial, 1970

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ doll (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ doll (1978)

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How's she doin', doc? (Baby Heartbeat commercial, 1978)

How’s she doin’, doc? (Baby Heartbeat commercial, 1978)

“I can really hear your heartbeat!”

Daily 70s Spot time. Today we have a commercial for Kenner’s Baby Heartbeat doll. Yes, it’s slightly creepy. It’s not just you. Spot aired in 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #155: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ Doll Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Dep hair styling gel (1977)