“Efrem Zimbalist Jr. stars in ‘The FBI.’” Here’s an action-packed Daily 70s Spot for the start of a new week. Check out an ABC promo for the TV series “The FBI.” The detective series ran from 1965 to 1974. This … Continue reading
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Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972) Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit to McDonald’s was still something to look forward to. In this 11-minute industrial film from 1972, Setmakers shows … Continue reading
Around the World in Eighty Days was an animated series based on the Jules Verne novel. 16 episodes were created by the Australian API company and originally aired in the US on NBC beginning in September of 1972. The cartoon … Continue reading
“Say ‘Hello,’ say ‘Hello,’ to Poppin’ Fresh dough!” Here’s a squeezeably-cute Daily 70s spot for you. A Poppin’ Fresh Danish Rolls commercial with the Pillsbury Doughboy. Commercial aired in August of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #76: Poppin’ Fresh Pillsbury Doughboy … Continue reading
“Feed a family of four for under $4.00.” Daily 70s Spot time. Drive on up and accompany this haggard father into McDonald’s as he attempts to feed his starving family for less than five bucks. I apologize for the cliche … Continue reading
“As I was going over – the Cork and Kerry mountains…” Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s to a fun, safe day of Irish-flavored reveling. To get you in the mood, here are Irish rock gods, Thin Lizzy performing “Whiskey in … Continue reading