70s Commercials: Honda Civic, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat, ‘Barbara Walters Special,’ West Bend Slo Cooker (1977-78)

“Honda – We make it simple.” Today, it’s all about 1977 and ’78. Here’s the line-up; Honda Civic (with a VO by Burgess Meredith), Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal, The Barbara Walters Special (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Redd … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Barbara Walters Summer Special’ & Harlem Globetrotters Promo (1978)

“Barbara Walters revisits some old friends…” Today, we’re going back 40 years for a pair of promos from late ’78. First up, an airing of The Barbara Walters Summer Special from August ’78. The guests interviewed by Walters are Dolly … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “The best there is.” Minute Maid autographed edition? Huh. OK. Daily 70s Ad #237: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ originally appeared in the September 25, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

70s Christmas Sing-A-Long: Crosby & Bowie, ‘Little Drummer Boy’ (1977)

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and safe holiday. Here’s a wee tune for the spirit of the season. Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing “The Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth.” This unexpected and wonderful duet was … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘The Rich Little Show’ (1976)

The Rich Little Show originally ran Monday evenings on NBC, February through July, 1976. The one-hour comedy-variety show starred impressionist Rich Little (as one or two of you may have already guessed) who would begin each episode with a monologue … Continue reading