‘The only way to fly!’ (Western Airlines, 1975)
This animated commercial, captured in November of 1975, features the “Wally Bird” mascot well-known for his catchphrase “Western Airlines. The oooonly way to fly!”
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Wendy’s Hamburgers ‘Hot & Juicy’ campaign, ‘Cowboy’ (1979)
‘I like dreamin’ – ’cause dreamin’ can make you mine.’ (Kenny Nolan, 1977)
“I Like Dreamin'” was recorded in 1976 and slowly climbed the US Billboard “Hot 100” chart, reaching a high of #3 in March of 1977. The song is Nolan’s most-successful single under his own name but he also co-authored Frankie Valli’s “My Eyes Adored You” (#1) and Labelle’s “Lady Marmalade” (#1), among others.
Here’s Nolan performing his easy listening classic on American Bandstand in January of ’77.
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Cowboys love ‘Hot & Juicy’ Wendy’s burgers. (1979)
This isn’t weird at all. Move along. (Wendy’s Hamburgers, 1979)
The Bradys meet Tigger (November, 1971)
‘Far out – this is gonna be groovy. Can you dig it? Etc…etc.!’ (Paul Winchell as hip TV director, Skip Farnum)
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Pow! (Larry Csonka takes one on the chin for Schick, 1978)
This commercial was plucked from ancient airwaves in November of 1978. “Zonk” was a childhood hero of mine and I’m pleased to foist this ad on you. Barrel through it like a fullback!
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Friskies Buffet (1974)
‘Hey! You got peanut butter in my Turkey & Giblets!’ (Friskies Buffet,1974)
I’ve missed the first few days of the year but let’s see if I can drop a nostalgic 70s spot on you for the next 353 days or so. Tune in each day for a short & sweet 15, 30 or 60 second commercial along with your morning coffee. Let’s get started with a Friskies Buffet ad you may remember. A line of hungry felines nudge each other away from 17 varieties of kitty gruel. Meowie wowie!