Mood Music: Bay City Rollers, ‘Yesterday’s Hero’ (Japan ’76)

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They "don't wanna be Yesterday's Hero!" (Bay City Rollers, 1976)

They “don’t wanna be Yesterday’s Hero!” (Bay City Rollers, 1976)

Having a good Saturday? Here’s the Bay City Rollers performing “Yesterday’s Hero” to keep your day stomping along.

“Yesterday’s Hero” appeared on the Rollers’ Dedication L.P. in the fall of 1976. The performance on display below features the band in Japan in December of 1976. Pay no attention to the 1977 date on the YouTube title. We know it’s 1976 because Pat McGlynn is playing guitar and he was only in the band for a few months in that timeframe. Additionally, you can see the date come up in Japanese during the clip. Roll it!

Bay City Rollers, ‘Yesterday’s Hero,’ Japan, 1976

Previously, on Mood Music: Bugsy Malone, ‘Bad Guys’

Daily 70s Spot: Carol Channing for American Express (1977)

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Carol Channing whips out her Amex to purchase some diamonds, 1977

Carol Channing whips out her Amex to purchase some diamonds, 1977

“The American Express card. Don’t leave home without it.”

Here’s a quick, 10-second Daily 70s Spot. Broadway star, smilin’ Carol Channing for the American Express card. You never knew who you’d find popping up in the latest American Express card ad. This particular commercial aired in December of 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #50: Carol Channing for American Express Commercial, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope for Texaco ‘Stockholders’ (1978)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Ant and the Aardvark’ – ‘Don’t Hustle An Ant With Muscle’

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"You meshuga ant! Your gonif schtick is making me kvetch, etc. etc!"

“You meshuga ant! Your gonif schtick is making me kvetch, etc. etc!”

Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic dance team! Here’s a complete cartoon featuring The Ant and the Aardvark entitled “Don’t Hustle An Ant With Muscle.”

The Ant and the Aardvark was produced by Depatie-Freleng and this particular short first ran in theaters in December of 1970. Voices are by comedian John Byner – imitating Jackie Mason for the Aardvark and Dean Martin for the Ant. You may also remember the blue Aardvark from his TV pairings with the Pink Panther throughout the 70s. Slurp it up.

The Ant and the Aardvark – ‘Don’t Hustle An Ant With Muscle’ Cartoon, 1970

The Ant and the Aardvark Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Funshine Friday: Far Out Space Nuts

Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope for Texaco ‘Stockholders’ (1978)

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Bob Hope in his younger years (aged 75 in 1978)

Bob Hope in his younger years (aged 75 in 1978)

“Hey, I gotta tell ya…” In our Daily 70s Spot we have Bob Hope presenting a cross-section of stockholders for Texaco Oil. Did you know that among investors, “almost half are retired”? Apparently, if we judge by this TV spot, 100% are also white. The times…they still needed a-changin’. Commercial aired March, 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #49: Bob Hope for Texaco ‘Shareholders’ Commercial, 1978

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Pepto-Bismol commercial (1972)

Show Toppers: The Rookies

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'The Rookies,' TV title, 1972

‘The Rookies,’ TV title, 1972

The Rookies first hit TV screens as an ABC Movie of the Week in the spring of 1972. By September, the series proper had launched and ran until March of 1976.

Kate Jackson as Jill Danko

Kate Jackson as Jill Danko

The Rookies focused on a group of young southern California police recruits played by Georg Stanford Brown (Terry Webster), Sam Melville (Mike Danko) and Michael Ontkean (Willie Gillis). Kate Jackson, of Charlie’s Angels fame, played Mike’s wife, Jill. Gerald S. O’Loughlin appeared as older vet and mentor, Lt. Ryker. After two seasons, Ontkean left the show and was replaced by Bruce Fairbairn (Chris Owens).

In 1975, a two-part episode entitled “S.W.A.T.” was shown and it successfully launched a spin-off series for the Special Weapons and Tactics team.

Roll The Rookies season one intro below and bask in the aural glory of Elmer Bernstein’s epic, funky theme.

The Rookies TV Intro, 1972

The Rookies Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Show toppers: The Fantastic Journey (1977)

Daily 70s Spot: Pepto-Bismol commercial (1972)

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Bring on the Pepto!

Bring on the Pepto!

“Pepto-Bismol’s good to have when somebody’s a little too quiet…”

Our Daily 70s Spot on tap today features a child with an upset stomach and a caring mother with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. This belly-coating commercial aired in August of 1972.

When I was young and it was time for the Pepto, I actually kind of enjoyed the taste. It was like a spoonful of stale candy. And stale candy was better than no candy to my tiny mind.

Daily 70s Spot #48: Pepto-Bismol Commercial, 1972