“It’s the sport that’s sweeping the nation!” You know what was hot in 1975? Motocross! Take it from me and Peppermint Patty. If you have any doubts, watch this clip from You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown. The 14th Peanuts … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2014
(Click to enlarge) “The Limited Edition Sebring 79. Only 1292 available.” A fancy set of wheels with removable sunroof, fog lights and a nifty racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #167: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ originally appeared in the April, 1979 … Continue reading
We haven’t enjoyed a Show Toppers segment in ages, so let’s rectify that today with a rare one. Eischied starred Joe Don Baker as the gruff, Southern-born, New York City Chief of Detectives of the title. Earl Eischied’s catchphrase was … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “The new idea people, thermos-wise.” Would I buy a thermos from Buddy Hackett? Of course, I would! Daily 70s Ad #166: Buddy Hackett For Aladdin originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: … Continue reading
“I tell ya. Girls, they always gave me a hard time…” Got a minute? Here’s a 60-second clip of harried comedian, Rodney Dangerfield on The Ed Sullivan Show. The performance originally aired on March 08, 1970. I tell ya. What’s … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Little camera. Big pictures.” The camera so small they call it the “Pocket.” Daily 70s Ad #165: Kodak Pocket Instamatic originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading