(Click ad to enlarge) “That unique, tongue-tingling flavor of Campari.” Tongue-tingling on the way! Nice turtleneck and stone-washed suede jacket combo too. Daily 70s Ad #17: Campari & Soda originally appeared in the May 24, 1976 issue of New York … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Neil Sedaka first released “Laughter in the Rain” in the spring of 1974 where it hit the top 20 in the UK. Released later that year in the US, the song eventually climbed the Billboard “Hot 100,” hitting #1 in … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s got that Mexican spirit.” In the 70s, it was moustaches for all! Daily 70s Ad #16: Olé Tequila ‘Moustache’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously on … Continue reading
“Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.” Our Sunday 70s Spot features a now rare Marlboro cigarettes commercial featuring the “Marlboro Country” slogan. Spot aired in August of 1970. Cigarette commercials were banned from US television just … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Awake isn’t only for breakfast.” Here’s an idea: plop that concentrated O.J. in some club soda. Yum! Daily 70s Ad #15: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading
“8 easy-tasting ounces of the King of Beers.” Here’s the Saturday 70s Spot: a Budweiser beer commercial featuring the Half Pint can. Spokesperson is jolly ol’ Ed McMahon. Spot aired in October of 1978. And now, I’ve “said it all.” … Continue reading