Music For Monday: Cheap Trick, ‘Surrender’ (Live ’78)

Music for Monday is here! Time to jettison ourselves over to Cherry Stereo and open our ears to the finest seventies tunes. Well, all right! It’s Cheap Trick performing “Surrender” live on The Midnight Special in 1978. A rocking teenage … Continue reading

70s Spots: Wendy’s (Animated) & Hungry Bull Restaurants (1976)

“Where quality is our recipe.” A pair of chewable commercials today from 1976. First, an animated spot for a Wendy’s restaurant Grand Opening in Ohio. This’un aired in September of ’76. Second, a commercial for the Hungry Bull restaurant from … Continue reading

70s Spots: ’74 Ford Torinos (Hugh Downs, 1973)

“The closer you look – they better we look.” Two spots for the Ford Torino Brougham now. First, Hugh Downs (still going strong at the age of 96 by the way) drives a carpool around Hollywood, CA. Second, a young … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Owen Marshall’ & ‘The Crooked Hearts’ ABC Promos (1972)

“Thursday nights – here on ABC.” A pair of ABC TV promos from November of 1972 for you today. First up, Owen Marshall, Counselor At Law starring Arthur Hill and Lee Majors. Majors eventually left the series to focus on … Continue reading

70s Spots: Magnavox & Zenith TVs (Lloyd Bridges, 1971)

“Magnavox gives you more.” Happy St. Patrick’s Day and happy Funshine Friday! Don’t adjust your set – that is indeed Lloyd Bridges extolling the virtues of Magnavox television. After Mr. Bridges, you’ll find a colorful spot for Zenith sets. Both … Continue reading

70s Spots: Colt 45 ‘Dirt Drop’ & Schlitz ‘Ship Captain’ (1973)

“If unique is what you seek…” A pair of quality 1973 drinkin’ spots on-tap today. Both of these made me smile and I hope they do the same for you. First, comedian Billy Van is back for Colt 45 Malt … Continue reading