Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, November, 1978) “We’d sell a lot more if they weren’t so damned durable.” A happy prisoner and his cheerful guards. Daily 70s Ad #320: Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear originally appeared in the November, … Continue reading
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Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971) “Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.” Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine. *Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco November 20, … Continue reading
*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco October 20, 2014.* “A new pre-sweetened cereal that kids really love.” Save an incredible 7 cents! Daily 70s Ad #282: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal originally appeared in the October 16, 1970 issue of LIFE … Continue reading
Here we have an outdoorsy, stylish ad for the Ford Ranchero and Bronco enticing customers with toting, towing, power steering, and Cruise-O-Matic options. The ad ran in the October 13, 1972 edition of Life magazine. Previously on Super 70s Ads: … Continue reading
**Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco August 20, 2015.** Lee Riders Jeans. (Ebony magazine, August, 1976) “For those who think it’s time to get down to earth, back to basics.” Check out that “authentic western styling”! Lee Riders Jeans originally … Continue reading
Here we find one of the all-time greats, Ella Fitzgerald, raising a large glass of Jim Beam. After she’s finished her refreshing beverage she will sing and hold a long note – and that glass will shatter into a million … Continue reading