Daily 70s Spot: ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ promo (1977)

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'He thrilled audiences with his electric performance in A Star Is Born.' (Kris Kristofferson, 1977)

‘He thrilled audiences with his electric performance in A Star Is Born.’ (Kris Kristofferson, 1977)

Our Daily 70s Spot is a 1977 TV promo for the theatrical re-release of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

The movie (which the TV series Alice was later based on) first appeared in 1974. After star Ellen Burstyn won the ‘Best Actress’ Oscar for her performance and Kris Kristofferson‘s fame escalated after A Star Is Born (1976,) Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore was pushed out to movie houses for another go-around. The narrator of the TV spot is actor Michael Bell.

Daily 70s Spot #32: ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ Re-Release Promo, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Harlem Globetrotters for Vitalis (1971)

Music for Monday: John Travolta and Captain & Tennille, ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ (1976)

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The Captain's heart is breakin'. (John Travolta on 'The Captain & Tennille Show,' 1976)

The Captain’s heart is breakin’. (John Travolta on ‘The Captain & Tennille Show,’ 1976)

After listening to Toni Tennille and John Travolta sing “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”…you’ll appreciate Elton John and KiKi Dee’s original version even more.

This momentous television match-up occurred when the extremely popular Travolta guest-starred on The Captain & Tennille Show in 1976. Enjoy!?

John Travolta and Captain & Tennille ‘Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart,’ 1976

Previously, on Music for Monday: David Dundas, ‘Jeans On’

Daily 70s Spot: Harlem Globetrotters For Vitalis (1971)

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Meadowlark Lemon hates greasy hair! (Harlem Globetrotters for Vitalis, 1971)

Meadowlark Lemon hates greasy hair! (Harlem Globetrotters for Vitalis, 1971)

Happy Monday, funtastic friends and nerdy neighbors. Here’s your Daily 70s spot; Meadowlark Lemon and the Harlem Globetrotters for Vitalis hair tonic. Commercial aired in April of 1971.

If you were a kid in the 70s you loved the Harlem Globetrotters. That was the law and that’s how it was. Also, did you know that you can still buy Vitalis today? I thought it had gone the way of the Dodo, but no, no.

Daily 70s Spot #31: Harlem Globetrotters for Vitalis Commercial, 1971

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Johnson & Johnson Diapers commercial with Juliet ‘Nanny’ Mills (1977)

Rad Ads: Flying Magazine, Jan-Mar 1973

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In this edition of Rad Ads we fly back 40 years and peek inside the year’s first three issues of Flying Magazine. To be precise, the January thru March, 1973 issues.

There are some mighty interesting print ads in this collection. Take off and enjoy the ride.
(Click an image to enlarge the Easy-Viewing Gallery.)

Previously, on Rad Ads: JET Magazine, January 16, 1973

Source: Google Books, Flying Magazine

Daily 70s Spot: Johnson & Johnson Diapers commercial with Juliet ‘Nanny’ Mills (1977)

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Nanny hammers home the point (Juliet Mills for Johnson & Johnson, 1977)

Nanny hammers home the point (Juliet Mills for Johnson & Johnson, 1977)

Daily 70s Spot time and today we’ve got classy, foxy Juliet Mills from Nanny and the Professor for Johnson & Johnson Diapers. Mills recorded a number of commercials for the brand in the 70s, appearing as her beloved “Nanny” character. This particular spot aired in 1977.

Daily 70s Spot #30: Johnson & Johnson Diapers Commercial with Juliet ‘Nanny’ Mills, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Downy Fabric Softener ‘April Fresh’ (1977)

Mood Music: The Sweet, ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’

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Brian Connolly (d. 1997) breathing life into rock 'n' roll (The Sweet, 1978)

Brian Connolly (d. 1997) breathing life into rock ‘n’ roll (The Sweet, 1978)

The Sweet’s “Love Is Like Oxygen” was recorded in 1977 and released as a single in January of 1978. The song hit the top ten in the US, UK, Canada and Germany and appears on The Sweet’s Level Headed L.P.

I bought the “Love Is Like Oxygen” single in ’78 when I was but a tiny person, aged 11. Not only do I still think the tune is a great one, I feel it ranks up there with the best rock songs of all-time. Catch the re-mix video below featuring a High-def upscale of a 1978 performance and re-synched, stellar audio. A must-see. Breathe it in!

The Sweet ‘Love Is Like Oxygen,’ 1978 (HQ 1080p HD Upscale Video)

Big thanks to Luv Puppy, the YouTube poster who put this amazing video together. Visit his channel.

Previously, on Mood Music: H.R. Pufnstuf – Jack Wild sings ‘Mechanical Boy’