[1970s TV COMMERCIALS & PSAs "THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT", N.R.A., STP GAS TREATMENT]

Here is a miscellaneous group of TV commercials, news segments and promos, including promotions for the film "The Other Side of Midnight", a demonstration of modern methods for rounding up wild horses using helicopters, saving time and effort, Cub Scout programs, advertisements promoting American Tourister luggage and STP gas treatment for vehicle maintenance. Finally, famed cowboy Roy Rogers delivers a safety message for firearm handling from the National Rifle Association.



0:00 –Promos for "The Other Side of Midnight", a 1977 American drama film directed by Charles Jarrott and starring Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, and Susan Sarandon. Herman Raucher and Daniel Taradash wrote the screenplay based on Sidney Sheldon's 1973 novel of the same name. In Paris, Noel lives out her fantasies; in Washington, Kathy experiences unexpected success; Larry, the hero, is loved by both women; Deiris wields power beyond wealth. 20th Century Fox presents The Other Side of Midnight, Rated R.

0 :57 – Reiteration of the plot and characters in The Other Side of Midnight.

1:54 News segment about how helicopters now reduce the time required to round up wild horses from hours to under an hour, making the process easier for both horses and riders. Multiple herds can now be trapped in a single day. A Bell 47 helicopter is shown. 3:52 – Urban Black Cub Scouts living in low cost housing are seen baking and doing other activities with a Scout leader. A mother, who is also a Scout leader, discusses the benefits of Scouting. 4:15 – Scout activities demonstrate practical skills, self-reliance, and nature knowledge using both traditional and modern tools, including action figures and high adventure bases to teach resource conservation. Scout action figures are seen at 5:04. The Scout action figures were primarily made by Kenner, which introduced the Steve Scout line in 1974. This line included characters like Steve, Bob Scout, Craig Cub, and Dave Cub, designed to be wholesome alternatives to other action figure lines.

5:38 – Scouting encourages cooperation among children from diverse backgrounds, helping them learn life skills.

6:09 – Shoe store with Converse type cloth high top shoes. Foot care or shoe fitting demonstration for children.

6:20 A popcorn stand at an Army base, where a fundraiser to buy shoes is taking place. Demonstration of glass blowing and creation of glass sculptures. 6:40 Kids are shown in a 1970s shoe store, riding a circular bicycle ride. 7:30 – Advertisement for American Tourister luggage, highlighting its rugged construction. 7:48 promo for Maplewood, Eden Prairie and Burnsville shopping centers or shopping malls in the Minneapolis-St. Paul (Twin Cities) metropolitan area, highlighting their free entertainment, and fashion shows.

8:31 Actor Robert Blake promotes STP gas treatment in this commercial, demonstrating how to clean a carburetor with each tank of gas.

9:24 – Roy Rogers narrates a psa for the National Rifle Association, giving gun safety instructions: unload firearms before cleaning, store ammunition separately, and lock storage racks.