Hot Songs – Feb. 22, 1971: George Harrison, Aretha Franklin

Opening a 50-year-old copy of Cash Box magazine and feasting our eyes on the Top 100 song chart for this week, February 20, 1971, we find some rather amazing tunes making their debut. Coming in at #46 it’s George Harrison … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #524, 525: Miller Lite & Michelob Light (1979)

“Tennis, anyone?” Two beer commercials are on-tap today. First up, football-playing actors, Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus for Miller Lite. After that, a spot for Michelob Light featuring a trio of fishing pals. Both commercials aired in December of 1979. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #503: Dick Butkus For Schick Flexamatic Shaver (1973)

“Watch Dick Butkus tackle a real shaving problem.” Here’s Chicago Bears linebacker (and actor) Dick Butkus starring in a spot for the Schick Flexamatic shaver. The commercial aired in November 1973, the year Butkus retired from the NFL. Dick Butkus … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)

“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading

School Movies: ‘The Crossroads Crash’ (1973)

School movie time! Yes, yes, you can run the projector. Now sit down and enjoy this surprisingly watchable 1973 safety film, Crossroads Crash, or to give it its full title, National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course – The Crossroads Crash. … Continue reading