Rad Ads: Ford LTD Trio (1978)

“Not just another pretty space!” Hmmmm. I think I’ll go for the Country Squire with the lovely, faux-wood paneling. How ’bout yourself? Ford LTD Trio originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid (1973)

Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid. (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1973) “Another Kool-Aid smile.” Actor-comedian, Godfrey Cambridge appeared in the 1970s films Watermelon Man and Cotton Comes To Harlem, among others. The ad originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Police, ‘So Lonely’ (Live, 1979)

It’s Monday, therefore, we watch The Police perform “So Lonely” live on German TV in early 1979. That’s today’s rule. “So Lonely” originally appeared on the band’s debut L.P., Outlandos d’Amour, in November of 1978. The song was released as … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: 70s Fashion – Sears & Woolite (1979)

“Sears – Where America shops.” Happy Sunday! We’ve got a pair of commercials on-tap in the ‘Disco today featuring a little late-70s fashion. First, a testimonial for Sears’ Junior Bazaar (produced in 1978, aired in January ’79). After that, a … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Halls ‘Vapor Action’ & Vicks (1973 & ’74)

“When you have a cold, get Halls Mentho Lyptus with Vapor Action!” Hall & Vicks, wasn’t that a 70s band? Maybe not, but if you’re feeling a bit under the weather you may find extra interest in today’s pair of … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Wonderful World Of Disney’ (Intro, 1975)

Greetings, Bionic boppers! I hope you are having a seriously pleasant Funshine Friday. As you prepare for the weekend, you may want to take a brief minute to let your mind flow back to 1975. This TV intro for The … Continue reading