Classic 70s Music Ads: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ (Helen Reddy, 1977)

Posted on by

‘Pete’s Dragon’ soundtrack LP ad via Record World magazine November 1977

Here’s a colorful ad for Walt Disney Production’s Pete’s Dragon soundtrack. As you may remember, Pete’s Dragon is part live-action, part animated, and as the ad mentions, features Helen Reddy’s “Candle On The Water” song.

I remember seeing the film in ’77 at the tender age of 10, but I can’t say I remember Reddy’s tune. Apparently the song was nominated for an Academy Award. Let’s have a listen.

HELEN REDDY, ‘ CANDLE ON THE WATER’ (1977)

*Update: Well, now that I listen to it – I do remember it. The brain is a wonderful thing.

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: Cheech & Chong, ‘Sister Mary Elephant’ (1973)

70s Commercials: Franco-American Rotini, Heinz Ketchup, Shout, VW Rabbit (1976)

Posted on by

If you joined us in recent days you may have guessed that this batch of seventies commercials is focused on 1976. We’ve got spots for Franco-American Rotini, Heinz Ketchup’s famed “Anticipation” campaign, Shout stain remover, and the Volkswagen Rabbit. Have at ’em.

FRANCO-AMERICAN ROTINI COMMERCIAL (1976)

Franco-American Rotini and Rotini & Meatballs commercial featuring a disappearing family. Spot aired November 1976.

HEINZ KETCHUP ‘ANTICIPATION’ JINGLE COMMERCIAL (1976)

Heinz Tomato Ketchup commercial featuring the “Anticipation” song by Carly Simon. Narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired March 1976.

‘SHOUT IT OUT!’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Shout heavy duty stain remover spray commercial. Narration by Sterling Holloway of ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ fame. Spot aired March 1976.

VW RABBIT COMMERCIAL (1976)

Volkswagen Rabbit car commercial featuring ‘Road & Track’ magazine accolades. Spot aired July 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, ABC ‘Still The One,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Hefty Bags (1977)

More Franco-American: 70s Spots: Franco-American (1974), Milky Way (1975) & More

More Heinz: Daily 70s Spot: Heinz French Fries (1978)

More Shout: 70s Spots: Shout & Heet (1975)

More VW Rabbit: Daily 70s Spot: Volkswagen Rabbit (1976)

Music For Monday: Latimore, ‘Let’s Straighten It Out’ (1974)

Posted on by

Latimore’s smooth and sexy description of a strained relationship, “Let’s Straighten It Out,” was originally released in 1974. The song was written by the artist, Benjamin Latimore, and appeared on the Let’s Straighten It Out – More, More, More Latimore LP. Have a listen below and bask in the greatness of this US #1 R&B and #31 Hot 100 hit.

LATIMORE, ‘LET’S STRAIGHTEN IT OUT’ (1974)

Previously on Music for Monday: Tyrone Davis, ‘Turn Back The Hands Of Time’ (1970)

70s Commercials: Chef Boyardee, ABC ‘Still The One,’ Flintstones Vitamins, Hefty Bags (1977)

Posted on by

We’re lingering in 1977 on this fine Friday. You’ll find commercials for Chef Boyardee, ABC, Flinstones Vitamins, and Hefty Trash Bags (with Jonathan Winters). Go! Run off into the weekend and enjoy yourselves. I’ll see you back here on Monday.

CHEF BOYARDEE SPAGHETTI SAUCE COMMERCIAL (1977)

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Sauce commercial featuring Mrs. Doris Maccarino and a comparison to Ragu. Spot aired September 1977.

ABC ‘STILL THE ONE’ PROMO (1977)

ABC promo featuring a take on the Orleans song ‘Still The One.’ Spot aired July 1977.

FLINTSTONES VITAMINS COMMERCIAL (1977)

Flintstones Vitamins commercial featuring a kid beating the odds. Narrator sounds like Ralph Bell. Spot aired September 1977.

HEFTY GARBAGE BAGS COMMERCIAL (JONATHAN WINTERS, 1977)

Hefty Super Weight Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags commercial starring Jonathan Winters as the Hefty Man. Spot aired August 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Little Caesar’s Pizza, International Scout, Pan Am, McCulloch Chainsaw (1978)

More ABC Promos: 70s Spots: ‘Owen Marshall’ & ‘The Crooked Hearts’ ABC Promos (1972)

More Flintstones Vitamins: Daily 70s Spot: Flintstones Vitamins (1974)

More Hefty & Jonathan Winters: 70s Spots: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1978)

From The Vault: Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear (1978)

Posted on by

Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear. ('Popular Mechanics' magazine, November, 1978)

Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, November, 1978)

“We’d sell a lot more if they weren’t so damned durable.”

A happy prisoner and his cheerful guards. Daily 70s Ad #320: Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear originally appeared in the November, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco November 27, 2014.*

70s Commercials (Buried Treasures): Continental Airlines, Plymouth Satellite, Gallo Wine, Procter & Gamble (1972-78)

Posted on by

*“Buried Treasure” commercials appeared on the Bionic Disco YouTube channel but not here on the website.*

Buried Treasure time! Here’s a fine assortment of seventies commercials from across the decade. First, a Continental Airlines spot for service to Hawaii. After that, spots for Plymouth Satellite (with Arthur Godfrey), Gallo Wine, and Proctor & Gamble coupons.

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES ‘HAWAII’ COMMERCIAL (MID-1970S)

Continental Airlines commercial featuring a Hawaii theme. Spot aired in the mid-to late1970s. Best guess: ’75 or ’76.

1972 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE COMMERCIAL (ARTHUR GODFREY)

’72 Chrysler Plymouth Satellite commercial featuring broadcaster-entertainer Arthur Godfrey and the fire department. Spot aired January 1972 (produced in 1971).

GALLO WINE COMMERCIAL (1974)

Ernest & Julio Gallo Chablis Blanc of California wine commercial. Spot aired November 1974.

PROCTER & GAMBLE ‘COUPONS’ COMMERCIAL (1978)

Procter & Gamble coupon offer commercial featuring Bounce, Zest, Era, and Ivory Liquid. Spot aired late 1977- early 1978.

Previously on Buried Treasures: Levi’s (John Goodman), Crest, Diners Club, Arrow Shirts (1979, 1971)

More Continental: Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)

More Plymouth: 70s Spots: Plymouth Volaré Wagon (1976)

More Gallo: Daily 70s Ad: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet (1975)