A veddy happy Monday, Bionic friends. Here we find Joe Walsh and band melting faces with a rocking version of “Turn to Stone” in 1972. “Turn to Stone” first appeared on Walsh’s Barnstorm L.P. of 1972. It was later re-recorded … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2015
“America’s favorite disposable lighter.” It’s July of 1975 today and we’ve got two memorable commercials on display. Firstly, one of a series of animated singing mascot commercials for the Cricket lighter. I’m about 95% certain the Cricket is voiced by … Continue reading
“We build every television as if we were going to use it ourselves.” Greetings, everyone! I was out-of-state with bad hotel wi-fi for a week and then came home with a nice cold – so updates have been light lately. … Continue reading
“For Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench. Reggie Jackson. Who knows… maybe your name will be on a Rawlings glove a few seasons from now.” I had a Rawlings glove. How about you? Rawlings Baseball Glove originally appeared in the June 1976 … Continue reading
“Feel the Velvet, baby.” A smooth classic. Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975) … Continue reading
“I urge you to try it.” I can’t look at Peter Ustinov and not think of Logan’s Run. Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine originally appeared in the August 11, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading