(Click ad to enlarge) “This is the fastest car in the world.” I had plenty of slick-looking Hot Wheels in my collection as a kid. And those flexible, orange plastic tracks were everywhere too. The cars were great but those … Continue reading
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Roy Clark originally released “I Never Picked Cotton” (written by Bobby George and Charles Williams) in the spring of 1970. The song, from the L.P of the same name, hit #5 on Billboard’s “Hot Country Singles” chart. Here’s Clark performing … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Barbie is the number 1 doll.” Barbie. She’s kind of a big deal. Daily 70s Ad #25: Mattel – Barbie originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily … Continue reading
This Friday, February 7th is the 40th Anniversary of the release of Mel Brook’s classic comedy Western, Blazing Saddles. To celebrate the occasion, we have the original theatrical trailer on display for you below. Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little as … Continue reading
(Click on ad to enlarge) “This doll doesn’t do anything. Except get dragged around, bathed, hugged, talked to and loved a lot.” Here’s the second entry in our week of Mattel ads. Daily 70s Ad #24: Mattel – Baby Tender … Continue reading
A very fine Monday to you. As you stumble back into the work week like some sort of shambling monster, here’s the Edgar Winter Group performing “Frankenstein” as a theme song of sorts. “Frankenstein” was written by Winter and produced … Continue reading