The New Dick Van Dyke Show originally ran on CBS from September, 1971 to September, 1974. The sitcom, like the first Dick Van Dyke Show, was created (and occasionally directed and produced) by Carl Reiner. Dick Van Dyke starred as … Continue reading
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“Aurora. We’re for real.” Our Daily 70s Spot is fast, cool and fun for kids of all ages. “Brand new” Aurora AFX model race cars. Spot aired in October of 1971. Daily 70s Spot #111: Aurora AFX Model Race Cars … Continue reading
From the Terrible/Wonderful file: Here’s Paul Lynde and Sandy Duncan performing Jim Croce’s “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.” The clip finds the duo presenting the pop hit in a Laugh-In meets 1920’s style and comes from the Sandy Duncan Special which … Continue reading
“Nobody’s hungrier than Wang.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a Wang Computers commercial with a David & Goliath theme. You may recognize the boardroom boss in this one. It’s actor Michael Vale who became well-known a bit later as the … Continue reading
“Since 1844 – the quality has always come through.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a history-tinged Pabst Blue Ribbon beer commercial featuring a visit to the brewery. Spot aired in December of 1975. Daily 70s Spot #109: Pabst Blue Ribbon … Continue reading
“Where there is hair – let there be Light.” Time to pour out the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a foxy 70s gal showing off her fancy coiffure for Alberto Balsam Light & Fresh Shampoo. Commercial aired in 1977. Daily 70s … Continue reading