Battle for the Planet of the Apes is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a distinct lack of celebration. The film, directed by J. Lee Thompson, hit theaters in June of 1973 and is the last installment in the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
“Rain tire. Sun tire. One tire. Tiempo does it all.” Yesterday we had a look at the Chevy Chevelle. For our Daily 70s Spot we’re going to shoe the horse, so to speak. Here’s a Goodyear tire commercial for the … Continue reading
The #1 song for this week, in June of 1976, was “Silly Love Songs” by (Paul McCartney &) Wings. The song originally appeared on the L.P., Wings at the Speed of Sound in March ’76. At the end of 1976, … Continue reading
“Chevrolet. Building a better way to see the USA.” Time to hotwire our Daily 70s Spot. On this fine Monday we have a Chevrolet commercial for the 1972 Chevelle featuring a humorous, family theme. I like this one. I think … Continue reading
“The ‘Uncola’ is forever.” All righty, let’s pour a bubbly glass full of Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a 7-Up commercial with a young love theme featuring “Her first Uncola.” Spot aired in November of 1970. Daily 70s Spot … Continue reading
“I can really hear your heartbeat!” Daily 70s Spot time. Today we have a commercial for Kenner’s Baby Heartbeat doll. Yes, it’s slightly creepy. It’s not just you. Spot aired in 1978. Daily 70s Spot #155: Kenner’s ‘Baby Heartbeat’ Doll … Continue reading