“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
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“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
“New looks (for men) like high heels…” Our Daily 70s Spot is a “fashionable” one for JCPenney’s line of men’s shoes for fall 1972. Commercial aired in November ’72. *Interesting note: I’m fairly certain the actor in this spot is … Continue reading
The Bob Newhart Show originally ran on CBS from September, 1972 to April, 1978. This beloved sitcom about a Chicago psychologist, his wife, neighbor, co-workers and patients was a top 20 ratings success in its first three seasons (where it … Continue reading
“The best bowlers in the world will be competing for over $800,000 in prize money!” Our Daily 70s Spot is an ABC promo for televising the “11th consecutive season” of the Professional Bowlers Tour. Commercial aired on New Year’s Day, … Continue reading
The Rookies first hit TV screens as an ABC Movie of the Week in the spring of 1972. By September, the series proper had launched and ran until March of 1976. The Rookies focused on a group of young southern … Continue reading