(Click ad to enlarge) “Now, your little ones can play with these wonderful, whacky Dr. Seuss characters.” Today through Friday I’ll be posting a series of Mattel toy ads that ran together in a 5-page LIFE spread. These are too … Continue reading
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“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “The right-on uniform. It’s rough & tough!” Note the fancy secret handshake going on in there. Pretty crafty! Daily 70s Ad #22: Blue Boy Scout Uniform originally appeared in the January, 1974 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading
“Golden sugar-coating makes my cereal…” “Sweet, sweet, sweet!” It’s Saturday morning. I see you’ve gotten up early to fix yourself a heaping bowl of cereal and switch on some cartoons. “Four different gag trophies. One in each specially-marked box…” Here’s … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “The weariteverywhere uniform.” I like the sporty look with matching red converse sneakers. Daily 70s Ad #21: Green Boy Scout Uniform originally appeared in the January, 1974 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously … Continue reading
To lead us into the weekend we have a short, sweet and melancholy tune from Stanley Donen’s 1974 movie version of The Little Prince. The Little Prince motion picture was based on the 1943 novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and … Continue reading