Todd Random at The New York Times describes “Why I Love Ugly Uniforms.” The uniforms in question being the bright and stylishly suspect Seventies baseball gear of teams like the Houston Astros, Oakland A’s, and San Diego Padres. NYT quote: … Continue reading
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“A lot to drink without drinking a lot.” Here we have two commercials for adult beverages. A spot for Country Club malt liquor from November 1972 with a take-off on the tune “Put You Hand In The Hand.” Country Club, … Continue reading
“Good to the last drop.” Yesterday, we gulped down some decaffeinated coffee. Today, we’ll add some caffeine with a pair of Maxwell House spots from 1976. These commercials star Margaret Hamilton who you’ll remember as the iconic Wicked Witch of … Continue reading
“You won’t believe it’s decaffeinated.” Let’s fill our commercial cup to the rim today, yes, you guessed it – with Brim. Here’s two spots produced in 1976 featuring Brim decaf coffee and Mr. Cooper and his Super Market. Why is … Continue reading
Attention, kitsch lovers and 70s TV fans. Kirk Demarais at the We Are The Mutants blog posted an impressive, in-depth look at the artwork adorning the sets of The Brady Bunch. We Are The Mutants quote: “The Girls’ Bedroom The … Continue reading
“Kmart – the sign of good things in store!” Two shopping commercials out of Georgia today. Both spots aired in October of 1970. First up, a Grand Opening sale for an early Kmart store. Second, a Harvest of Best Brands … Continue reading