Music For Monday: Crabby Appleton, ‘Go Back’ (1970)

Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you my new favorite tune, “Go Back,” by Crabby Appleton. I discovered this 44-year-old gem a day or two back after stumbling across an ad (see above) in an an ancient Billboard magazine. A brief … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: White Horse Whisky ‘Bathtub’ (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “You can take a White Horse anywhere.” No comment. Daily 70s Ad #142: White Horse Whisky ‘Bathtub’ originally appeared in the April 28, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Pepsi Gallon-Pak … Continue reading

Ann B. Davis, Alice On ‘The Brady Bunch,’ Has Died

It is with sadness that I report the death of actress, Ann B. Davis. Davis was much beloved and best-known for playing housekeeper, Alice Nelson on The Brady Bunch (1969-1974). Less-remembered is that Davis also won two Emmy awards for … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Tuborg Gold & Schlitz Beer (1978)

“Beer makes it good. Schlitz makes it great.” Alrighty, today we’ve got beer commercials on tap. First up, a spot for Tuborg Gold linking Viking archery to modern day darts. After that, a Schlitz commercial with a state fair theme. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Pepsi Gallon-Pak (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “Pepsi’s got a lot to give!” 8 glass bottles of Pepsi. Can we regress back to this? Daily 70s Ad #141: Pepsi Gallon-Pak originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Cincinnati magazine. (Source: Cincinnati) Previously on … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Haggar & Jockey Clothing (1977 & ’79)

“Looking Good Makes You Feel Good.” Today’s edition of Saturday 70s Spots spotlights men’s clothing. First, we have a Texas-style good ol’ boy striking it oil rich in a Haggar Clothing commercial (aired November, 1977). Second, a Jockey commercial featuring … Continue reading