Music For Monday: The Rolling Stones, ‘Tumbling Dice’ (Live ’72)

The Rolling Stones’ “Tumbling Dice” was the lead-off single for the L.P., Exile on Main St., hitting radio and record shops in April of 1972. The bluesy tune is somehow both lazy and rollicking at the same time and hit … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Noxzema Shave Cream (1979)

“The closer you shave – the more you need the medicated comfort of Noxzema shave cream.” Time to lather up our Daily 70s Spot and spread it on our face. In today’s commercial we find a friendly Scandinavian(?) model and … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Olympic Overcoat Paint (1978)

“Flows like cream. Wears like iron.” Time to pop open our Daily 70s Spot and slap it on the walls. Here’s a commercial for Olympic Overcoat paint featuring an old timey Western theme. Spot aired in July of 1978. Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ’80 Jeep CJ (1979)

“MFG. More Fun per Gallon.” OK, ‘Disco dancers, let’s hop in our vehicle and drive it across the beach. Here’s one for the upcoming 1980 Jeep CJ from American Motors Corporation. “CJ” stands for “Civilian Jeep.” Spot aired in October … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,’ ‘The Runt’ Cartoon (1972)

Hey, hey, hey! It’s cartoon time today! Grab your favorite blankie, kick back on the couch with a bowl of Trix or some hot cocoa and watch a Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids cartoon. The episode below entitled, ‘The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Ryder Rental Trucks (1976)

“Ryder. The best truck money can rent.” Righto, let’s overload our Daily 70s Spot and drive it cross-country. Here’s a Ryder Rental Trucks commercial with a WWII, 1940s theme. Spot aired in December of 1976. Daily 70s Spot #238: Ryder … Continue reading