Sunday 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Cotton Fabrics (1975)

“When you’re looking for comfort, look for the sign of cotton.” Here’s two commercials espousing the virtues of cotton fabrics from the cotton industry. These were part of a long-running series of ads. First, a spot featuring a female spokesperson … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Ken Stabler & Edmund Hillary (1979)

“They call it ‘Pennzoil PZL.’ I call it a winner.” A grand Saturday to everyone. Let’s roll right into the vintage commercials. Today, we’ve got a pair from January, 1979 (produced in 1978). Firstly, Ken Stabler (who, unfortunately, passed away … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Galloping Ghost’ (1978)

Hanna-Barbera’s The Galloping Ghost first aired in 1978 as part of the Yogi’s Space Race series. The segments featured Nugget Nose, a feisty spirit prospector with a sharp sense of smell. The character was voiced by Frank Welker. After Yogi’s … Continue reading

Rad Ads: The ’78 Ford Bronco (1978)

“The first 4-wheeler that puts it all together.” I’m going for the “Free Wheeling package option.” Definitely. The ’78 Ford Bronco originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Rad Ads: Coca-Cola … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Coca-Cola ‘Smilin’ Faces’ (1978)

“Coke adds life!” Have a Coke and a smile? Coca-Cola ‘Smilin’ Faces’ originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously on Rad Ads: ‘Cleopatra Jones’ (1973) … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Chuck Berry, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’ (Live ’72)

Another Monday has rolled around again hasn’t it? In that case, we’d better get to rocking. Here’s Chuck Berry performing “Roll Over Beethoven” live on a British soundstage in 1972. Berry originally released the now classic “Roll Over Beethoven” in … Continue reading