“I don’t rave about a perfect wave – it takes more to make me smile…” (RC Cola, 1978)
“Me and my RC.”
Here’s a sunny, California-style Daily 70s Spot that will have you singing along to a tune you’d forgotten. This RC Cola commercial, featuring a pizza delivery gal on a skateboard, aired in March of 1978. Roll with it.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Qantas Airlines Koala Mascot (1972)
‘Kelly’s Heroes’ trailer title, 1970
Kelly’s Heroes hit theaters in June of 1970 and ended up just making it onto the Top 20 highest-grossing films of the year list. The WWII comedy stars Clint Eastwood as the titular hero along with Donald Sutherland (Oddball), Don Rickles (Crapgame), Telly Savalas (Big Joe) and Carroll O’Connor (Maj. Gen. Colt) who round-out the big names in a large cast.
Oddball (Donald Sutherland) and Kelly (Clint Eastwood)
The plot involves a group of soldiers (Kelly and his heroic pals) who go behind enemy lines to rob a bank of a large cache of gold bars. Many explosions and laughs follow. Take in the original theatrical trailer below.
Kelly’s Heroes Wiki, IMDb
Kelly’s Heroes review at Every 70s Movie
Previously, on Trailer Tuesday: Macon County Line
This koala is not a fan of Qantas. (Qantas Airlines commercial, 1972)
“I hate Qantas.”
Here’s another Daily 70s Spot featuring a famous airline mascot. This time around we have the Qantas Airlines koala “bear” touting the virtues of the new 747B planes. The commercial aired in January, 1972.
Why does the lovable koala hate Qantas? Because the Australian airline’s services are so wonderful that too many tourists are heading Down Under and disturbing his peace and quiet. Well, that was the gist of the long-running series of commercials anyway.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)
“Old Man take a look at my life. I’m a lot like you…” (Neil Young, 1971)
Welcome to Monday. Here’s the amazing Neil Young performing “Old Man” live for British TV in early 1971.
“Old Man” appeared on Young’s February, 1972 L.P., Harvest. Released as single, the tune rose to #31 on the US Billboard “Hot 100.”
Previously, on Music for Monday: Suzi Quatro, ‘I May Be Too Young’
‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show,’ NBC, 1978
Today’s blink-and-you’ve-missed-it Daily 70s Spot is a 10-second NBC promo for the ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show.’ Sure, you remember Barris and The Gong Show, but how many remember his eclectic variety show that ran for six, short weeks from February to April, 1978? Guests on the episode promoted below include; Ray Charles, Al Green and Patti LaBelle. Commercial aired in March, 1978.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Ted Knight for Southgate USA Mall (1978)
*Here’s a re-post you may have missed last year or wish to read again as it’s Oscar Sunday. Enjoy profusely!
Only in the 70s: A streaker briefly interrupts David Niven, Oscars broadcast, 1974
Welcome to Academy Award Sunday. Before you watch the 2012 event this evening, why not peruse this list of Oscar winners from 1970-1979.
How does the ol’ memory serve? Did you find it surprising that Coppola didn’t win for The Godfather? Poor John G. Avildsen, winning director for Rocky. It’s incorrectly stuck in my mind that Stallone directed that one. Let’s read on and brush up our facts!
1970
Best Picture: PATTON
Best Director: FRANKLIN SCHAFFNER (Patton)
Best Actor: GEORGE C. SCOTT (Patton)
Best Actress: GLENDA JACKSON (Women in Love)
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1971
Best Picture: THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Best Director: WILLIAM FRIEDKIN (The French Connection)
Best Actor: GENE HACKMAN (The French Connection)
Best Actress: JANE FONDA (Klute)
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1972
Best Picture: THE GODFATHER
Best Director: BOB FOSSE (Cabaret)
Best Actor: MARLON BRANDO (The Godfather)
Best Actress: LIZA MINNELLI (Cabaret)
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1973
Best Picture: THE STING
Best Director: GEORGE ROY HILL (The Sting)
Best Actor: JACK LEMMON (Save the Tiger)
Best Actress: GLENDA JACKSON (A Touch of Class)
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1974
Best Picture: THE GODFATHER, PART II
Best Director: FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA (The Godfather, Part II)
Best Actor: ART CARNEY (Harry and Tonto)
Best Actress: ELLEN BURSTYN (Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore)
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1975
Best Picture: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
Best Director: MILOS FORMAN (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest)
Best Actor: JACK NICHOLSON (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest)
Best Actress: LOUISE FLETCHER (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest)
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1976
Best Picture: ROCKY
Best Director: JOHN G. AVILDSEN (Rocky)
Best Actor: PETER FINCH (Network)
Best Actress: FAYE DUNAWAY (Network)
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1977
Best Picture: ANNIE HALL
Best Director: WOODY ALLEN (Annie Hall)
Best Actor: RICHARD DREYFUSS (The Goodbye Girl)
Best Actress: DIANE KEATON (Annie Hall)
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1978
Best Picture: THE DEER HUNTER
Best Director: MICHAEL CIMINO (The Deer Hunter)
Best Actor: JON VOIGHT (Coming Home)
Best Actress: JANE FONDA (Coming Home)
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1979
Best Picture: KRAMER vs. KRAMER
Best Director: ROBERT BENTON (Kramer vs. Kramer)
Best Actor: DUSTIN HOFFMAN (Kramer vs. Kramer)
Best Actress: SALLY FIELD (Norma Rae)
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(Oscar reference: Filmsite.org)