Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Men’s Shoes Commercial (1972)

“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

Show Toppers: ‘The Bob Newhart Show’

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

Daily 70s Spot: Pro Bowlers Tour ABC promo (1972)

“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

Show Toppers: The Rookies

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

Daily 70s Spot: Pepto-Bismol commercial (1972)

“Pepto-Bismol’s good to have when somebody’s a little too quiet…” Our Daily 70s Spot on tap today features a child with an upset stomach and a caring mother with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. This belly-coating commercial aired in August of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Qantas Airlines Koala Mascot (1972)

“I hate Qantas.” Here’s another Daily 70s Spot featuring a famous airline mascot. This time around we have the Qantas Airlines koala “bear” touting the virtues of the new 747B planes. The commercial aired in January, 1972. Why does the … Continue reading