Daily 70s Spot: Lucky Charms ‘Surfboard’ (Late 1970s)

“Always after me Lucky Charms!” Hey, it’s me birthday! Therefore, today’s Daily 70s Spot will feature one of my favorite childhood treats. Here’s a Lucky Charms breakfast cereal commercial with a surfboarding Lucky the Leprechaun. Spot aired in the late … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘New Zoo Revue’ (Intro, 1972)

New Zoo Revue originally ran in syndication from 1972 to 1977. This children’s show featured a married couple, Doug Momary and Emily Peden (Emmy Jo), and costumed animals; Freddie the Frog, Henrietta Hippo and Charlie the Owl. The aim was … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope For Texaco Havoline Oil (1978)

“Protect your car like a trooper.” Time to pop the hood on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Texaco commercial featuring actor/comedian Bob Hope. In this spot, Hope espouses the virtues of Havoline motor oil. Spot aired in March of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Potatoes (1974)

“The Plain-Meat Potatoes.” Hey, look at that. It’s time to take our Daily 70s Spot out of the oven. Here we have a Betty Crocker Potatoes commercial featuring Scalloped, Au Gratin, Hash Browns and Creamed varieties. Spot aired in February … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires (1971)

“The tires that stayed stronger, longer.” Alrighty, driving fans, time to wheel out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring the fiberglass-belted, Dynaglass tire. Spot aired in April of 1971. Daily 70s Spot #313: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires Commercial, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne (1970)

“A bubbly marriage of sparkling Burgundy and extra-dry Champagne.” Time to get a bit tipsy with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a slightly strange commercial for Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne featuring anthropomorphic news anchor, Harvey Mallard. A Walter Cronkite … Continue reading