Music For Monday: Billy Paul, ‘Me And Mrs. Jones’ (1972)

Billy Paul’s “Me And Mrs. Jones” held the #1 spot on both the US Hot 100 and R&B chart for multiple weeks in late 1972. The song was written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert and appeared on … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Underwear, Excedrin, Loving Care (1971-72)

Friday is here and that means I’ve got another batch of seventies commercials lined up. Take a gander at spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, Jockey Fashion Underwear (with Wally Cox), Excedrin (with David Janssen), and Loving Care hair color. Enjoy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Wesson Oil, Chef Boyardee, Comet, Playtex Girdle (1970)

Happy 2-22-22! Here’s a fine batch of vintage commercials from 1970 or thereabouts. Take a look at spots for Wesson Oil, Chef Boyardee with an animated spaghetti monster, Comet cleanser, and the Playtex Lycra Girdle. You’ll be glad you did. … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Status Quo, ‘Spinning Wheel Blues’ (Live, 1970)

Welcome to a new week – and President’s Day here in the US. Here, for no particular reason, is Britain’s Status Quo. The Quo can be seen performing “Spinning Wheel Blues” on Germany’s Beat-Club on September 26, 1970. “Spinning Wheel … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Doritos, Hungry Jack, Ford Pickup, ‘Rocky II’ (1979)

Here’s a fine batch of commercials from the year 1979. We have Avery Schreiber starring in one of his many Doritos commercials. This time, its sour cream & onion flavor causing a ruckus. Following that, we’ve got Hungry Jack biscuits, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone, Wondra, Milk Plus 6 (1977-78)

We’re lounging around in the 1977-78 period on this fine Tuesday. Our vintage time capsules contain Ford’s Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks, Wondra lotion, and Revlon’s Milk Plus 6 hair care. Hope you enjoy the trip. FORD PINTO WAGON COMMERCIAL … Continue reading