A Johnny Carson Moment: Andy Kaufman’s Elvis transformation

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Andy Kaufman freaking out America, 1977

Andy Kaufman freaking out America, 1977

I know we experienced A Johnny Carson Moment a mere two weeks ago but this clip was too priceless to hold onto any longer. Here’s the hilarious and bizarre Andy Kaufman (d. 1984) morphing from “Foreign Man”/Latka Gravas into an amazing Elvis Presley before our very eyes. A classic Tonight Show performance that originally aired in March of 1977. Shake it, baby!

*Note to Andy: I hope your death has been a decades-long performance art piece. Maybe come back next May on the 30th anniversary of your “death,” huh? You ain’t getting any younger. Looking forward to your return!

The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson: Andy Kaufman Elvis Performance, 1977

Previously, on A Johnny Carson Moment: Howard the talking bird (12.17.1976)

Daily 70s Spot: RC Cola ‘Skater Girl’ (1978)

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"I don't rave about a perfect wave - it takes more to make me smile..." (RC Cola, 1978)

“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.

Daily 70s Spot #47: RC Cola ‘Skater Girl’ Commercial, 1978

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Qantas Airlines Koala Mascot (1972)

Trailer Tuesday: Kelly’s Heroes

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'Kelly's Heroes' trailer title, 1970

‘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)

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 Theatrical trailer, 1970

Kelly’s Heroes Wiki, IMDb
Kelly’s Heroes review at Every 70s Movie

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Previously, on Trailer Tuesday: Macon County Line

Daily 70s Spot: Qantas Airlines Koala Mascot (1972)

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This koala is not a fan of Qantas. (Qantas Airlines commercial, 1972)

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.

Daily 70s Spot #46: Qantas Airlines Koala Mascot Commercial, 1972

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

Music for Monday: Neil Young, ‘Old Man’ (live, ’71)

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"Old Man take a look at my life. I'm a lot like you..." (Neil Young, 1971)

“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.”

Neil Young, ‘Old Man,’ Live, 1971

Previously, on Music for Monday: Suzi Quatro, ‘I May Be Too Young’

Daily 70s Spot: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

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'Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show,' NBC, 1978

‘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.

Daily 70s Spot #45: ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show’ NBC Promo (1978)

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Ted Knight for Southgate USA Mall (1978)