We took a look at Conquest of the Planet of the Apes a long while back. Today, let’s look at the film that preceded it, Escape from the Planet of the Apes. EFTPOTA was released in May of 1971 and … Continue reading
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Today’s Daily 70s Spot is for Western Airlines (which went out of business in 1987). This animated commercial, captured in November of 1975, features the “Wally Bird” mascot well-known for his catchphrase “Western Airlines. The oooonly way to fly!” Daily … Continue reading
You may remember the song “I Like Dreamin’,” but before you saw the headline for this post could you have named the writer and singer of the tune? If you knew it was Kenny Nolan, give yourself a cookie. “I … Continue reading
Merry Monday! Here’s your delectable Daily 70s Spot – a Wendy’s Hamburgers commercial captured in March of 1979. This spot, featuring a cowboy and a fellow with a Pinocchio nose, was part of the long-running ‘Hot & Juicy’ campaign. Eat … Continue reading
This installment of Brady Bunch Moments finds the family being scouted for a TV commercial by so-hip-it-hurts TV director, Skip Farnum. Farnum thinks the Bradys are just right for selling “groovy products” like Safe laundry soap. TV maestro Farnum is … Continue reading
Today’s Daily 70s Spot features Miami Dolphins’ great, Larry Csonka for Schick Razors’ “Schick Shape” campaign. This commercial was plucked from ancient airwaves in November of 1978. “Zonk” was a childhood hero of mine and I’m pleased to foist this … Continue reading