Music For Monday: The Police, ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’ (1978)

The Police recorded “Can’t Stand Losing You” in the top half of 1978 and the song was first released as a single in August of that year. It was later reissued in June of 1979 (where the official video below … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Honda Moped With Steve Guttenberg (1978)

“Honda’s Great Give-Away Days.” Let’s hop on our Daily 70s Spot and ride it down the road a piece. Here’s a Honda Moped commercial featuring a young Steve Guttenberg. Spot aired in July of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #360: Honda … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: McDonald’s ‘Family Reunion’ (1978)

“Win a family reunion.” Here’s our Daily 70s Spot for Saturday. A McDonald’s restaurant commercial featuring a family reunion giveaway contest in association with United Airlines. Spot aired in July of 1978. It’s all so heartwarming and there isn’t a … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Gulf Gasoline (1978)

“The stop that keeps America going.” We’re getting close to our goal of posting a 1970s commercial every day for a year straight. Today we have a Gulf gasoline spot featuring a fun-loving soccer team and the Gulfpride “once-a-year” oil … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Tab Cola ‘Beautiful People’ #2 (1978)

“Tasting so darn good – and sugar-free.” Happy Monday, beautiful people! It’s time to quench our thirsts in a hearty, low-calorie fashion. Here’s another One Calorie Tab Cola commercial featuring the “beautiful people” campaign song. Spot aired in July of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: U.S. Olympic Committee ‘Gold Medallion’ (1978)

“Athletes, they come in all shapes and sizes…” Time to step onto the winner’s podium with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s an early commercial for the upcoming ’80 Moscow Olympic Games featuring a look at various 1970s Olympic competitors. Spot … Continue reading