Daily 70s Spot: Cam2 motor oil ‘race cars’ (1977)

“You know it’s tough and you love it.” Let’s take our Daily 70s Spot out of the garage and run it around the block. Today we have a commercial for Cam2 motor oil that name checks Roger Penske of Penske … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Lords of Flatbush’ (1974)

Low budget, coming-of-age story, The Lords of Flatbush, rumbled into theaters in May of 1974. The film will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year. The movie stars Perry King (Chico), Sylvester Stallone (Stanley), Henry Winkler (Butchey) and Paul Mace … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Clorox Bleach ‘Clean Sneakers’ (Late 1970s)

“I’ll give you $50.00 for those sneakers.” Time to hang out and dry our Daily 70s Spot. Today we have one of those Clorox Bleach commercials featuring an “actual interview” with an actual human being. The spot aired in the … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Black Sabbath, ‘War Pigs’ (live, 1970, ’74)

Good day, fine people. I hope those of you in the US are enjoying the extended Memorial Day weekend. In remembrance of soldiers who fought for us in recent and long-past battles – here’s Black Sabbath with a stomping anti-war … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Bill Russell For Long Distance Telephone (1975)

“Long distance is the next best thing to being there.” Time to get on the court and dribble out our Daily 70s Spot. Today we find basketball great, Bill Russell (Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics) for long distance telephoning. The commercial … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Holiday Inn (1972)

“The most accommodating people in the world.” Time to check-in to our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one for Holiday Inn. The commercial, featuring a variety of lovely vacation destinations, was filmed in 1971 and aired on Jan 01, 1972. Daily … Continue reading