Trailer Tuesday: ‘Willard’ (1971)

Daniel Mann‘s Willard crawled into theaters in June of 1971. This creepy tale of the socially-awkward Willard and his band of trained killer rats ended up as the eleventh top-grossing film of the year. The story is based on Stephen … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Continental Airlines (1974)

“We really move our tail for you.” Let’s taxi our Daily 70s Spot down the runway. Here we have a Continental Airlines commercial where the company displays how happy they are to shake their hindquarters for you. Spot aired in … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Sylvers, ‘Boogie Fever’ (1976)

Family band, The Sylvers teamed up with Jackson 5 producer, Freddie Perren and recorded “Boogie Fever” for their Showcase L.P of August, 1975. The funky floor-filler was released as a single in February of 1976. By May, it was the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Tall N’ Slim Cigars (1972)

“You don’t have to inhale to enjoy.” Time to light up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a stylish, “Super 70s!” Tall N’ Slim cigars commercial. Spot aired in January of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #227: Tall N’ Slim Cigars Commercial, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Michelob Beer ‘Weekends’ (1978)

“Weekends were made for Michelob.” Let’s get nice and mellow with our Daily 70s Spot. On this most excellent Sunday, we present a Michelob beer commercial. After all, weekends were made for… Spot aired in September of 1978. Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Southwestern Bell Long Distance ‘Sister’ (1977)

“Long Distance. What else is so nice for the price?” Let’s dial up our Daily 70s Spot and see if anyone’s home. Here we have a Southwestern Bell Long Distance commercial touting the benefits of calling over driving. Spot aired … Continue reading