“Pepto-Bismol’s good to have when somebody’s a little too quiet…” Our Daily 70s Spot on tap today features a child with an upset stomach and a caring mother with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. This belly-coating commercial aired in August of … Continue reading
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I know we experienced A Johnny Carson Moment a mere two weeks ago but this clip was too priceless to hold onto any longer. Here’s the hilarious and bizarre Andy Kaufman (d. 1984) morphing from “Foreign Man”/Latka Gravas into an … Continue reading
“Me and my RC.” Here’s a sunny, California-style Daily 70s Spot that will have you singing along to a tune you’d forgotten. This RC Cola commercial, featuring a pizza delivery gal on a skateboard, aired in March of 1978. Roll … Continue reading
“I hate Qantas.” Here’s another Daily 70s Spot featuring a famous airline mascot. This time around we have the Qantas Airlines koala “bear” touting the virtues of the new 747B planes. The commercial aired in January, 1972. Why does the … Continue reading
Today’s blink-and-you’ve-missed-it Daily 70s Spot is a 10-second NBC promo for the ‘Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show.’ Sure, you remember Barris and The Gong Show, but how many remember his eclectic variety show that ran for six, short weeks from … Continue reading
*Here’s a re-post you may have missed last year or wish to read again as it’s Oscar Sunday. Enjoy profusely! Welcome to Academy Award Sunday. Before you watch the 2012 event this evening, why not peruse this list of Oscar … Continue reading