Daily 70s Ad: Bolens Husky ‘Big Tractor’ (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Now you can enjoy ‘Big Tractor’ features on a lawn and garden tractor.” So, it’s dogpower over horsepower in this vehicle. Daily 70s Ad #106: Bolens Husky ‘Big Tractor’ originally appeared in the April, 1970 issue … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevrolet Caprice & Malibu (1977)

“See what’s new today – in a Chevrolet.” Welcome to Chevy weekend ’cause – why the heck not? Here’s two commercials that aired in November of 1977. The first spot is for the Caprice, the second, for the “New-Size” Malibu. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Martial Arts Posters (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Martial arts posters from Ohara.” Don’t try this at home, kids. Daily 70s Ad #105: Martial Arts Posters originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Black Belt magazine. (Source: Black Belt) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Cattanooga Cats’: ‘Story Of My Life’ (1970)

Hanna-Barbera’s Cattanooga Cats originally ran on ABC from September, 1969 through September, 1971. 17 episodes were produced. The Cattanooga Cats were a feline band of musicians; Kitty Jo (Julie Bennett), Country (Bill Callaway), Scoots (Jim Begg) and Groove (Casey Kasem). … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman’ (1977)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Winston is for real.” Winner: ‘Mr. Hirsute Cigarette Model, 1977.’ Daily 70s Ad #104: Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman’ originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Party Tyme Cocktail Mixes (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Come On. I dare you. Ask for any cocktail you can think of.” How ’bout a Lime Rickey?! Brass Monkey? Moscow Mule? Daily 70s Ad #103: Party Tyme Cocktail Mixes originally appeared in the April 28, … Continue reading