Happy Monday, musical maniacs. Here’s a good one. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performing “American Girl” live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in 1978. “American Girl” was recorded on July 4th, 1976, the American Bicentennial, and appeared on … Continue reading
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“For over 30 years they’ve been mispronouncing our name.” Our Daily 70s Spot is something you don’t see everyday – an ad for Poulan Chainsaws. Heck, I can’t remember seeing any recent chainsaw commercials either. Apperently, Poulan is still going … Continue reading
On this edition of Show Toppers we have a little-known series that aired briefly in the late 70s. The American Girls originally ran Saturday evenings on CBS from late September to early November, 1978. The hour-long drama about TV news … Continue reading
“$4,103.” Daily 70s Spot time. Would you like an elegant new Fairmont Futura for just over four thousand bucks? The Ford Motor Company sure hopes so. Commercial aired in May of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #75: Ford Fairmont Futura Commercial, … Continue reading
Here’s a tune that’s been a radio staple since its release in the 1970s. Dire Straits debut single, “Sultans of Swing” first hit radio in May of 1978 but really sparked when it was re-released in January of 1979. Here’s … Continue reading
“Just say Natural.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a quick, 10-second number featuring comedian Norm Crosby. Crosby, famous for malapropisms, is extolling the virtues of Anheuser-Busch’s then-new Natural Light Beer. Commercial aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #69: Norm Crosby … Continue reading