“To prove a point – I’m about to shave without using any water.” Time to lather up our Daily 70s Spot. Here we have an ancient Rise shaving cream commercial featuring Billy Cunningham of the Philadelphia 76ers. Spot aired in … Continue reading
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“Ford has what California drives.” Let’s switch on the TV and take in our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Ford Motors commercial featuring the ’76 Pinto and ‘The Ford Report.’ The newscaster is Hugh Downs of NBC’s Today and ABC’s … Continue reading
“Thanks to you, I’m not coming back.” Let’s unlock the door on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a United Way commercial featuring a woman being released from prison. Spot aired in September of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #248: United Way … Continue reading
“The tire that beat the Baja.” Time to run our Daily 70s Spot through the dirt. Here’s one for Sears steel-belted radial tires featuring the Baja 1000 race. You’ll find lots of cool 70s cars in this commercial which aired … Continue reading
“The come alive fragrance by fashion designer, Stephen Burrows.” Time to spray on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for Stephen B. perfume. Pay attention to the announcer’s script on this one: “The laughing, loving, dancing, freshening, free, now … Continue reading
“C’mon and Zoom! C’mon and Zoom Zoom Zoom a-Zoom!” Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s the opening song (as well as a ‘Write In’ segment and closing theme) for PBS’ kid’s TV classic, Zoom. The clip below comes from the show’s first … Continue reading