Here’s a good batch of time capsules ranging from 1974 to 1977. You’ll find child actor Mason Reese in one of his numerous spots for Underwood, Don Rickles for National Car Rental, Charlie the Tuna for Star-Kist, and a trio … Continue reading
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The Dramatics are best-known for their hits “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get” and “In The Rain,” but the group has plenty of other excellent tunes in their seventies repertoire. Have a listen to 1973’s “Hey You! Get Off My Mountain” … Continue reading
I’m pleased to have an especially fine quartet of seventies commercials to present today. First up, something of a holy grail for me – a spot for Funny Face drink mix. These are hard to come by and really bring … Continue reading
The Impressions, ‘Ain’t Got Time’ ad via Cash Box February 20, 1971 After Curtis Mayfield departed The Impressions for a solo career in 1970 he continued to work for and promote the band. Here we have an ad for The … Continue reading
**Time to pull a classic post from the Bionic Disco vault. The following originally appeared April 16, 2011** Clerow Wilson, Jr., was born December 8, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey into a family of 18 children. After early years … Continue reading
After a decade of calling these posts “70s Spots” I’m just going to start calling them “70s Commercials.” When I worked in advertising we called commercials and trailers “spots,” but I think a general audience may not make as quick … Continue reading