“The Brother Man in the Motherland.” Not phallic at all. Move along, folks. Shaft In Africa originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Ford Courier Pickup (1978) … Continue reading
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I’m not sure how we managed to go so long without posting an Olivia Newton-John song, but it’s time to sort that out. Here’s Newton-John performing her first big US hit, “Let Me Be There” on the UK’s Sez Les … Continue reading
“Don’t say beer, say bull!” Sunday is here and it’s time to cuddle up to another pair of vintage 1970s commercials. Here’s two spots for Schlitz beer that ran in January of 1979 (produced in ’78). First, you’ll find a … Continue reading
“Start planning to join us in The Old Country…” Well, hello! I hope you’ve had your coffee this morning as we’re already moving onto a taste of beer. Here’s two spots from Anheuser-Busch Brewing. The first one is fairly fascinating … Continue reading
Brady Bunch Moments! ‘Member that time Peter got a job in Mr. Martinelli’s bicycle shop? Poor Pete, he tried so hard to succeed. The clip below originally aired during season 4 of The Brady Bunch and was ably directed by … Continue reading
“A tough way to go truckin’…” A stylish use of the Bionic Disco font in this ad. Ford Courier pickup originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Rad Ads: Levi’s Sportswear … Continue reading