Music For Monday: The Sylvers, ‘Boogie Fever’ (1976)

Family band, The Sylvers teamed up with Jackson 5 producer, Freddie Perren and recorded “Boogie Fever” for their Showcase L.P of August, 1975. The funky floor-filler was released as a single in February of 1976. By May, it was the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Auto-Train ‘Luxury Service’ (1976)

“It’s the most gracious train service America has seen since the golden age of railroad travel.” Time to board our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have a commercial for the Auto-Train (Washington D.C. area) with “luxury service to Florida.” The … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘The Rich Little Show’ (1976)

The Rich Little Show originally ran Monday evenings on NBC, February through July, 1976. The one-hour comedy-variety show starred impressionist Rich Little (as one or two of you may have already guessed) who would begin each episode with a monologue … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Amana Radarange With Barbara Hale (1976)

“If it doesn’t say Amana, it’s not a Radarange.” Time to cook up a hot and delicious Daily 70s Spot in a matter of mere seconds. Today we have an Amana Radarange microwave oven commercial. The spokesperson is actress Barbara … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot (Bicentennial Week): Summer Olympics ABC ‘Track & Field’ Promo (1976)

“In the hurdles, South Carolina’s Charles Foster – America’s top hope for gold.” Well, folks this marks the end of Bicentennial Week. I hope you enjoyed the flashback. To close out, here’s an ABC promo for the 1976 Summer Olympics … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot (Bicentennial Week): Summer Olympics ABC ‘Swimming’ Promo (1976)

“The Summer Olympic Games. Up close and personal – the ABC way.” Our Bicentennial Week comes to a close on Sunday. Today and tomorrow I’ll post some Olympics promos for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an ABC promo for the … Continue reading