Spark plug abuse! Tell me this isn’t really happening!
Daily 70s Spot time. Today, an Army vehicle depot and a “Dear John” letter are featured in this Autolite Spark Plugs commercial spotted on the tube in July of 1977. The actor appears to be Mel Stewart (The Jeffersons).
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That nice, young Jerry Seinfeld boy. Maybe one day he’ll invent a show about “Nothing.” (Photgrab: Seinfeld on ‘Celebrity Cabaret, 1977)
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld‘s popularity exploded in the 1980s and 90s but the man was performing on television (and in night clubs) as early as the 1970s. Here’s two brief clips featuring Jerry making with the jokes while still in his early 20s.
First up, we have what is listed as Jerry’s first national TV gig on NYC-based Celebrity Cabaret in 1977. Next, a quick video from The Bottom Line club, also in NYC, from 1979.
Spidey loves Shaun, hates Hulk (Pizzazz Magazine, 1978)
Here’s a good one. Spider-Man as a reluctant spokesman for Marvel’s short-lived Pizzazz Magazine. Pizzazz (“with more Shaun Cassidy pics than his mother…”) was published between 1977 and 1979 and 16 issues were produced. This TV spot was grabbed from the airwaves in May of 1978.
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Not the real thing, but an incredible simulation (‘Jackson 5ive’ cartoon, 1971)
Michael Jackson as voiced by Donald Fullilove (‘Jackson 5ive’ cartoon, 1971)
Classic Media have just released the complete cartoon series on DVD and Blu-ray and are keeping a tight hold on what’s available on YouTube – but here’s a clip featuring “I Want You Back” to give you a taste.
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Whaddya mean no Lavoris?! Vacation…RUINED!
Swish today’s Daily 70s Spot around in your mouth for 30 seconds. Yes, you’ll feel much fresher after viewing this Lavoris Mouthwash commercial recorded from the TV at the height of Bicentennial fever in July of 1976.
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This is the city…
The Streets of San Francisco ran for five seasons on ABC from September, 1972 to June of 1977. This hour-long detective drama starred Karl “Don’t leave home without it” Malden as veteran Detective Mike Stone and Michael Douglas as the young and green, Inspector Steve Keller.
Michael Douglas is Assistant Inspector Steve Keller (‘The Streets of San Francisco,’ 1972)
Guest stars on The Streets of San Francisco were abundant and a tiny list would include names like; David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Tom Selleck, Brenda Vaccaro, Patty duke, and on and on. For the final season, after Douglas left to pursue his film career, Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) played Malden’s new partner, Dan Robbins.
Karl Malden is Lt. Mike Stone (‘The Streets of San Francisco,’ 1972)
‘THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO’ INTRO/OUTRO
The Streets of San Francisco Wiki, IMDb
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