70s Commercials: Cheetos, Triscuit, Grape-Nuts, Wisk (1979)

It’s 1979 and we’re flipping the channels to a fine assortment of commercials. First up, we have the great Jonathan Winters playing multiple roles in a spot for Cheetos. Following that, it’s Triscuit wafers, Grape-Nuts & yogurt, and Wisk “Ring … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Dodge ‘Power Wagons,’ Polaroid, Dean Witter, GM (1977-78)

1977 and 1978 on display today. Tune in for commercials featuring Dodge Power Wagon pickups, Polaroid One-Step cameras (with Vernee Watson and Barrie Youngfellow), Dean Witter, and General Motors. ’79 DODGE ‘POWER WAGONS’ COMMERCIAL (1978) 1979 model Dodge ‘Power Wagon’ … Continue reading

Music For Monday: People’s Choice, ‘Party Is A Groovy Thing’ (1974)

Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Doritos, Arthur Treacher’s, Wiener Wrap, Cheerios (1976)

In the “Better Late Than Never Department” – we have Friday’s set of seventies commercials. This hearty, edible batch keeps a focus on 1976. You’ll find spots for Nacho Cheese Doritos (with long-running representative Avery Schreiber), Arthur Treacher’s Fish & … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Armour Bacon, Neo-Synephrine, Nytol, Vanish (1974-75)

It’s a mid-seventies thing this time around with Armour Star Bacon leading off. Following that, we’ve got Neo-Synephrine nasal spray, Nytol, and Automatic Vanish. Let the wild fun unspool! ARMOUR STAR BACON COMMERCIAL (1974) Armour Star Bacon commercial featuring an … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Devo, ‘Blockhead’ (Live, 1979)

In honor of the band’s blistering and beautiful set I witnessed on Saturday at the Cruel World Festival – here’s Devo. The band perform “Blockhead” on Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert in 1979. The original tune can be found on the … Continue reading