Shirley sings (Thanksgiving, 1977)
“Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!”
A very happy Thanksgiving everyone! Here’s a repeat posting of two commercials you might enjoy on this particular day.
‘PARTRIDGE FAMILY/MY THREE SONS THANKSGIVING REUNION’ PROMO (1977)
Thanksgiving Reunion With The Partridge Family And My Three Sons promo aired November 1977.
MRS. CUBBISON’S STUFFIN’ MIX COMMERCIAL (1979)
Mrs. Cubbison’s Stuffin’ Mix aired November 1979.
Here’s a very yellow ad for a very fine song, Electric Light Orchestra’s “Turn To Stone.” Written and produced by Jeff Lynne, “Turn To Stone” is the lead-off song and was the lead-off single for the Out Of The Blue LP in the fall of ’77. The song grabbed #13 on the US Hot 100 and #18 in the UK.
The above ad appeared in the November 19, 1977 edition of Record World. Let’s watch and listen to this magnificently-crafted slice of pop below.
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, ‘TURN TO STONE’ (1977)
Previously on Classic 70s Music Videos: Classic 70s Music Ads: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ (Helen Reddy, 1977)
As the Thanksgiving holiday is almost upon us, I can finally post the assortment of holiday-appropriate commercials I’ve been saving up. You’ll find two spots from 1972; one for Reynolds Wrap and one for Armour Turkey. Following those, two spots from 1978 featuring Carvel Ice Cream Cakes and the Kenmore Microwave.
Here at home, as long-time vegetarians, we’ve got our plant-based meal ready to go and we’ll be gathering with family Thursday – which we weren’t able to do last year. I hope you all have a joyous and safe Thanksgiving!
REYNOLDS WRAP ‘THANKSGIVING TURKEY’ COMMERCIAL (1972)
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Pure Aluminum Foil commercial featuring Thanksgiving Turkey cooking. Spot aired November 1972.
ARMOUR ‘TURKEY CHEF’ COMMERCIAL (1972)
Armour Golden Star Self-Basting YoungTurkey commercial featuring Chef Jacques Le Roux. End narration by Ed McMahon. Spot aired November 1972.
CARVEL ICE CREAM ‘THANKSGIVING CAKES’ COMMERCIAL (1978)
New York area Carvel Ice Cream commercial featuring Thanksgiving holiday cakes; Tom the Turkey, Priscilla and John The Pilgrims, and Dumpy the Pumpkin. Spot aired November 1978.
KENMORE MICROWAVE ‘THANKSGIVING’ COMMERCIAL (1978)
Sears Kenmore microwaves commercial featuring Thanksgiving cooking and a “save $60” offer. Spot aired November 1978.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Pillsbury Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz, Harley-Davidson (1975)
More Reynolds Wrap: 70s Spots: Reynolds Wrap & Behold Polish (1978)
More Armour: 70s Commercials: Armour Hot Dogs, Flintstones Vitamins, Kool-Aid, (1973-74)
More Carvel: 70s Spots: Pop-Tarts, Johnston’s Pie Crust, Hardee’s & Carvel Ice Cream (1975-78)
More Kenmore: 70s Spots: Sears, Resilio, Arco, Ford Torino (1970-73)
Here’s something a bit unusual. It’s the O’Jays performing their hit “Love Train,” but they’ve changed the lyric to “Soul Train” while gracing the show.
“Love Train” was written and produced by Gamble & Huff and reached #1 on the US Hot 100. I’m guessing this TV appearance is from 1973, or possibly ’74 , as “You Got Your Hooks In Me” (1973) was also played. The oversized bow ties and impressively large suit collars also imply the late ’73/early ’74 period. Let’s enjoy this curiosity.
THE O’JAYS, ‘LOVE TRAIN’ (LIVE ON ‘SOUL TRAIN,’ 1973)
Previously on Music for Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)
More O’Jays: Daily 70s Spot: The O’Jays, ‘So Full Of Love’ Promo (1978)
As we continue moving backwards through the seventies, we stop to linger on 1975. Enjoy commercials for Pillsbury’s Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Cake, Litton Microwave, Schlitz beer, and Harley-Davidson. Ride on and have a wonderful weekend! Me? I’m off to bed to rest off last night’s booster shot. See you back here on Monday.
PILLSBURY CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE COMMERCIAL (1975)
Pillsbury Chocolate Macaroon Bundt Ring Cake Filling & Glaze Mix commercial featuring an old fashioned cash register. Spot aired November 1975.
LITTON MICROWAVE OVEN COMMERCIAL (1975)
Litton Minutemaster Microwave Oven commercial featuring ‘Vari-Temp’ controls. Spot aired October 1975.
SCHLITZ BEER ‘ICE SKATING’ COMMERCIAL (1975)
Schlitz beer commercial featuring an Olympic ice skater and coach. Spot aired November 1975.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE COMMERCIAL (1975)
AMF Harley-Davidson commercial featuring the 1200 cc Electra Glide motorcycle. Spot aired November 1975.
Previously on 70s Commercials: Franco-American Rotini, Heinz Ketchup, Shout, VW Rabbit (1976)
More Pillsbury: 70s Spots: Pillsbury Bundt Cakes & Banquet Fried Chicken (1973)
More Schlitz: 70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Dirt Drop’ & Schlitz ‘Ship Captain’ (1973)
More Harley-Davidson: Daily 70s Ad: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ (1970)
*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.*
On this batch of Buried Treasures we have an assortment of commercials ranging from 1971 all the way to ’78. First, it’s Patrick Wayne for the Marathon candy bar. Following that, we have an nifty animated spot for American Airlines, some Aurora AFX race cars, and Vernee Watson in a commercial for IBM typewriters.
MARATHON CANDY BAR COMMERCIAL (1973)
Marathon candy bar commercial featuring Quick Carl and actor Patrick Wayne as Marathon John. Narration by Dan Ingram. Spot aired in 1973.
ANIMATED AMERICAN AIRLINES COMMERCIAL (1971)
American Airlines commercial featuring animated airplanes. Spot aired January 1971 (produced in 1970).
AURORA AFX ‘MANZA SPIDER’ RACE CAR SET COMMERCIAL (1972)
Aurora toy race car commercial featuring the AFX Manza Spider set. Spot aired November 1972.
IBM TYPEWRITER ‘SECRETARY’ COMMERCIAL (1978)
IBM electronic typewriter commercial featuring an assortment of secretaries. The secretary in the red shirt is actor Vernee Watson (‘Welcome Back Kotter,’ ‘Capt. Caveman’). Spot aired November 1978.
Previously on Buried Treasures: Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)
More Marathon Candy: 70s Spots: Marathon Candy Bar (1974 & ’75)
More American Airlines: Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)
More Aurora: Daily 70s Spot: Aurora ‘Red Dunes – Sand Vans’ Model Race Cars (1972)