Sunday 70s Spots: Alka-Seltzer & Tums (1976 & ’79)

Acid indigestion “Relief” weekend continues (and sadly, ends) today. This time around we have Rolaids competitors; Alka-Seltzer (1976) and Tums (1979). It sure as heck looks like Morgan Freeman in the back of the bowling team in the Alka-Seltzer spot. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Datsun 200-SX (1977)

(Click ad to enlarge) “A sporty car with everything but a sports car price.” Yeah. That looks just like a sports car. Hell, it’s practically a Formula 1. Daily 70s Ad #99: Datsun 200-SX originally appeared in the March, 1977 … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

“For heartburn? R.O.L.A.I.D.S.” Welcome to acid indigestion “Relief” weekend! I’ve got a hearty batch of antacid spots lined up and they should cure all that ails you. Let’s dive in with a trio of Rolaids spots featuring the famous “How … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “That’s why us Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch.” Never fight…unless it’s over a cigarette. Daily 70s Ad #98: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Skatebirds’ (1977)

Hanna-Barbera’s live-action series, The Skatebirds only ran in its full, 60-minute glory for four months, from September, 1977 to January, 1978. Much like The Banana Splits, The Skatebirds featured four costumed characters with voices dubbed by animation actors. Between the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Robert Lee sings…” “Bruce Lee’s kid brother Robert Lee, former rock superstar…steps into the light to pay tribute…” Daily 70s Ad #97: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Black … Continue reading