Daily 70s Ad: Broilmaster Grill (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Now you can cook out, roast out, smoke out, broil out, bake out, and chocolate cake out.” For St. Patrick’s Day we proudly present…the Broilmaster. You know, for those traditional Irish cook-outs. All right, you caught … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s America’s whiskey.” Keepin’ warm with cheese and whiskey. Daily 70s Ad #64: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

“Working to keep your trust.” I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sunshine Sleeping Bag (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Take it camping…boating…to pajama parties!” Don’t get cookie and cracker crumbs in your sleeping bag, young man. Daily 70s Ad #63: Sunshine Sleeping Bag originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. *Sunshine: … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’: The Short Circus Sings ‘An E On The End’ (1973)

Happy Funshine Friday, lovers of ancient entertainment! It’s time for another sweet shot of The Short Circus singing a tune on The Electric Company. Here’s a memorable song entitled “An E on the End.” I’m fairly certain this dates from … Continue reading