“An American epic. The victory and the tragedy. The nightmare and the dream of The New Land.” Happy 4th of July! Our Daily 70s Spot aired exactly 37 years ago. Here’s an ABC promo for The New Land (Max von … Continue reading
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“Get to the heart of the convention.” Daily 70s Spot incoming. Here we have newscaster Harry Reasoner in an ABC promo for the 1976 summer political conventions. Spot aired in early July, 1976. The Democratic National Convention ran July 12 … Continue reading
The number one film for this week in July, 1976 was The Outlaw Josey Wales, which we’ve already featured. The movie that preceded and succeeded Josey Wales at the box office in June and July was The Omen. The Omen, … Continue reading
“For temporary relief when minor arthritis pain flares up.” Daily 70s Spot Bicentennial Week time. Here’s one for Bufferin aspirin featuring a hard-working grandmother. Spot aired in July of 1976. Daily 70s Spot #172: Bufferin Aspirin ‘Mother’ Commercial, 1976 Previously … Continue reading
Since I recently posted the #1 tune for this week in July, 1976 (Wings’ “Silly Love Songs”) – here’s the song that replaced it at the top the following week. Starland Vocal Band and “Afternoon Delight.” The Starland Vocal band … Continue reading
Hello and welcome to July! With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching I thought we’d celebrate here by instigating a Bicentennial Week. All of our posts for the next 7 days will be related to July of 1976 – … Continue reading