Music for Earth Day: ‘The Lorax,’ ‘Under the Trees’ (1972)

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He speaks for the trees! ('The Lorax,' 1972)

He speaks for the trees! (‘The Lorax,’ 1972)

Happy Earth Day! To celebrate the planet and stand vigilant against pollution and greed – here’s 38-seconds filled with sweet memories of Dr. Seuss’ Truffula trees and Bar-Ba-Loots.

The song “Under the Trees” first aired along with the entire CBS TV special, The Lorax, on February 14, 1972. For more on Earth Day visit Earth Day Network.

Song From The Lorax, ‘Under The Trees,’ 1972

Previously for Earth Day: Earth Day 1970s: EPA’s ‘Documerica’ photos

Previously on Music for Monday: The Rutles, ‘Cheese and Onions’ (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Tom Selleck for Close-Up toothpaste (1977)

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A pre-'Magnum, P.I.,' Tom Selleck flashes his pearly whites for Close-Up. (1977)

A pre-‘Magnum, P.I.,’ Tom Selleck flashes his pearly whites for Close-Up. (1977)

“Put your money where your mouth is.”

All this week (just for the gosh darn heck of it) our Daily 70s Spots will feature celebrities. To get us started, here’s a Close-Up toothpaste commercial starring Tom Selleck. Spot aired in 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #101: Tom Selleck For Close-Up Toothpaste, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: #100: Budweiser ‘When do you say Bud?’ (1977)

Daily 70s Spot #100: Budweiser ‘When do you say Bud?’ (1977)

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Wow! 100 Daily 70s Spots! (Budweiser commercial, 1977)

Wow! 100 Daily 70s Spots! (Budweiser commercial, 1977)

“When do you say Budweiser?”

Holy cannoli! We’ve reached the 100th Daily 70s Spot! Not too shabby. I’ve posted 100 of these in-a-row for you – with more to come. Can I get a “Hurrah!”? Yep, thanks.

Here’s a Budweiser beer commercial that aired in July of 1977. Let it quench your thirst.

Daily 70s Spot #100: Budweiser Beer ‘When Do You Say Bud?’ Commercial (1977)

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (1976)

Daily 70s Spot: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter (1976)

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Are you a Skipp'er or a Jiff'er?

Are you a Skipp’er or a Jiff’er?

“The peanut butter with more peanuts.”

I know you’re hungry for our Daily 70s Spot – so, grab some bread and spread this one liberally. The commercial is for Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter and it aired in 1976.

Daily 70s Spot #99: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Commercial, 1976

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Tuborg Gold beer ‘Danish Kings’ (1977)

Funshine Friday: ‘These Are The Days’ (Animated Series, 1974)

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'These Are the Days,' TV title (Hanna-Barbera, 1974)

‘These Are the Days,’ TV title (Hanna-Barbera, 1974)

Hanna-Barbera’s These Are the Days originally ran on ABC from September, 1974 to September, 1975. A total of 16, 30-minute episodes were produced.

The series was one of the few serious cartoons created by HB and focused on an early-20th century family, the Days, who lived in the town of Elmsville. These Are the Days was something akin to an animated version of The Waltons, with it’s old-timey feel and espousal of family values.

The Day family ('These Are the Days,' 1974)

The Day family (‘These Are the Days,’ 1974)

So far, the series is mostly-forgotten and isn’t available for purchase. Perhaps, Warner Brothers will rectify that soon via their DVD-to-Order service. Many fine actors provided voice work for These Are the Days including; Frank Cady (Petticoat Junction), Micky Dolenz (The Monkees), Henry Jones (Phyllis) and June Lockhart (Lassie).

These Are the Days TV Intro, 1974

These Are the Days Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Funshine Friday: Harry Nilsson’s ‘The Point!’ (animated version, 1971)

Daily 70s Spot: Tuborg Gold beer ‘Danish Kings’ (1977)

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Brewed for kings. Quaffed by peons. (Tuborg Gold, 1977)

Brewed for kings. Quaffed by peons. (Tuborg Gold, 1977)

“The golden beer of Danish kings.”

Thirsty? Then drink up our Daily 70s Spot for Tuborg Gold beer. Commercial aired in December of 1977. Skål!

Daily 70s Spot #98: Tuborg Gold Beer ‘Danish Kings’ Commercial, 1977

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Susan Anton for Muriel Cigars (1978)