When Things Were Rotten, created and written by Mel Brooks, John Boni and Norman Stiles, originally ran Wednesdays at 8 PM on ABC from September to December, 1975. 13 half-hour episodes of this sitcom about Robin Hood and his Merry … Continue reading
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“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
Thanks to The Retroist for this excellent find: a brief amateur documentary covering an early Star Trek fan convention in Denver, Colorado in the fall of 1976. YouTube poster, ultimessence, has this to say about his unique video: “One of … Continue reading
“Feed a family of four for under $4.00.” Daily 70s Spot time. Drive on up and accompany this haggard father into McDonald’s as he attempts to feed his starving family for less than five bucks. I apologize for the cliche … Continue reading
“It’s the best there is.” Our Daily 70s Spot is a high class, on-the seas affair for Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry. The actress appears to be Joan Van Ark of Dallas & Knots Landing fame. Commercial aired in 1974. Daily … Continue reading
“It’s meat made complete.” Our Daily 70s Spot is for Kal Kan and their “Chunky Beef Dinner” dog food. Everyone brings their dog down to the butcher shop with them don’t they? Spot aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #66: … Continue reading