Happy Monday! Here’s Blondie performing “Denis” on Europe’s Musikladen in 1978. Blondie’s version of “Denis” appeared on the Plastic Letters LP and hit #1 in Belgium and The Netherlands and #2 in the UK. Play it! BLONDIE, ‘DENIS’ (LIVE, 1978) … Continue reading
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Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading
We’re stepping off the nostalgia bus in 1976 today. Our quartet of commercials feature Sanka Brand Decaffeinated Coffee (with Jimmy Baio), the ’77 Ford LTD II, Mennen Speed Stick, and a Superscope portable radio. I hope you will be flooded … Continue reading
Here’s Three Dog Night (or, at least, One Dog Night plus the band) performing “Black & White” on Germany’s Beat-Club program in 1972. “Black & White” was originally recorded by Pete Seeger in the fifties, and later in 1971 by … Continue reading
Some old, familiar faces come out to visit today. That’s right, kids, it’s Kukla, Fran and Ollie of children’s TV fame advertising Tootsie Roll Mintees. You’ll also find spots for Eureka vacuums, PAM cooking spray (with Carmelita Pope), and Goodyear. … Continue reading
1972 and 1973 is our destination this time. Tune in for spots featuring Budweiser, the Whirlpool portable washing machine, Haley’s M-O laxative, and Pledge furniture spray (with George Montgomery). ‘WHEN YOU SAY BUD!’ SONG COMMERCIAL (BUDWEISER, 1972) Budweiser beer commercial … Continue reading