He’s still got it. (Don Most for Gillette, 1972)
“So comfortable you’ll actually look forward to your next shave.”
For our Daily 70s Spot (celebrity week) we find a sitcom co-star before he became well-known. This Schick Super Chromium razor blades commercial features Don “Ralph Malph” Most of Happy Days fame, two years prior to the debut of the series. Spot aired in January of 1972.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Roger Staubach Anti-Drugs PSA (1972)
‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown!’ CBS promo, 1976
Happy Arbor Day! While the celebration of Arbor Day varies from state to state, National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday in April.
Here at the ‘Disco, we’ll party it up for the trees by remembering the 1976 Peanuts special, It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown! The special aired in March ’76 and was the last to feature a full score by Vince Guaraldi who passed away not long after finishing work on the program.
Peppermint Patty and Chuck discuss the merits of Arbor Day. (1976)
The first video we have below is a ’76 CBS promo (with a bonus dose of The Jeffersons). The second is a brief clip from the special. Watch for the sake of the trees!
It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown! Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘These Are the Days’ (animated series, 1974)
‘Make sure you don’t try to hide behind a curtain of drugs.’ (Roger Staubach, 1972)
Our Daily 70s Spot (celebrity week) is an anti-drugs Public Service Announcement starring Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys. Spot aired in January of 1972.
In January ’72, Staubach was the MVP for Super Bowl VI, where the Cowboys beat the Dolphins 24 to 3.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Magic Johnson for 7-Up (1979)
‘Turnabout’ TV title, 1979
Turnabout originally ran Friday evenings on NBC from January through March, 1979. The sitcom starred John Schuck (Holmes & YoYo) as Sam and Sharon Gless (Cagney & Lacey) as Penny – a married couple who magically switch places. Sam’s spirit enters Penny’s body and vice versa – thanks to a mysterious Gypsy statue in their home. Laughter and awkward situations, such as Sam visiting a gynecologist, ensued. For around six weeks.
Sharon Gless and John Schuck in ‘Turnabout.’ (NBC promo photo, 1979)
It’s quite difficult to scrounge up info on Turnabout (only what you see below is to be found on YouTube, for example) and I only have the vaguest memories of the show myself. Here’s the intro for the almost-forgotten series which was based on a 1931 novel. Enjoy.
Previously on Show Toppers: Mark Hamill in ‘The Texas Wheelers’ (1974)
‘Reachin’ up. Feelin’ up.’ (Magic Johnson for 7-Up, 1979)
“America is turnin’ 7-Up!”
Daily 70s Spot (celebrity week) time. Here’s a sporty 7-Up commercial starring ‘Magic’ Johnson of the L.A. Lakers, Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs and Don Maloney of the N.Y. Rangers. Spot aired in October of 1979.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: John Ritter for Listerine (1976)
‘Blue jean baby. L.A. lady. Seamstress for the band …’ (Elton John, 1971)
Mood Music time. Here’s Elton John performing “Tiny Dancer” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1971.
This performance likely dates from around September, 1971 and one of the first episodes of Whistle Test. “Tiny Dancer,” written by John and Bernie Taupin, was recorded in the summer of ’71 and released as a single in February of 1972. The song just barely missed the Top 40 in the US (#41) but over the years has become one of John’s best-loved songs and a staple of classic rock radio.
Previously on Mood Music: Paul McCartney & Wings, ‘Mull of Kintyre’