Daily 70s Ad: RCA Clock Radios (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “More Than Radio Radios.” RCA says these are “almost works of art.” And I agree. Daily 70s Ad #92: RCA Clock Radios originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Remington & Norelco Shavers (1978)

“Shaves as close as a blade or your money back.” The weekend is here and that means ancient commercials are being transmitted throughout the ‘Disco. Today I have a pair of electric shaver spots buzzing. First up, one for Remington. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Beefeater Gin ‘Dedication’ (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “There’s a simple virtue that separates the extraordinary from the ordinary…Dedication.” A timeless ad: 38-years-old, but it could be run virtually unchanged today. Daily 70s Ad #91: Beefeater Gin ‘Dedication’ originally appeared in the May 24, … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Pufnstuf’ (Film): ‘Living Island’ Song (1970)

Are we having a fancy Funshine Friday yet? If not, here’s a tune from the 1970 motion picture, Pufnstuf to get you started in the right direction. The song is entitled “Living Island” (written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s V.O. Canadian ‘Very Smooth’ (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Some people know how to enjoy the little things.” That is a mighty serious sweater wrap. Daily 70s Ad #90: Seagram’s V.O. Canadian ‘Very Smooth’ originally appeared in the Nov. 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Salem Cigarettes ‘Refresh Yourself’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “No hot, harsh taste.” What a jerk! Time to dump the boyfriend. Daily 70s Ad #89: Salem Cigarettes ‘Refresh Yourself’ originally appeared in the March 24, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously … Continue reading