Magic Mongo originally ran as short, weekly segments on season two of The Krofft Supershow from 1977 to 1978. Other segments that season included Bigfoot and Wildboy and Wonderbug. Magic Mongo starred Lennie Weinrib, voice of, and writer for H.R. … Continue reading
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“What could be more natural?” Here’s a healthy Daily 70s Spot for your Friday. A Nabisco Spoon Size Shredded Wheat cereal commercial. Spot aired in August of 1972. We usually had a box of this in the cabinet when I … Continue reading
“It’s some kinda tough thermos bottle.” Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s one for Aladdin’s Stanley Thermos bottle featuring a construction site and a nifty, red, white & blue cement mixing truck. I remember when those were around. Bicentennial madness infused … Continue reading
“Whoever thought a Porsche could be this practical?” Time to rev up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for the Porsche 924 touting the sports car’s gas mileage. Because, you know, that’s the prime reason we buy a Porsche. … Continue reading
“America’s No.1 Selling Coffee Maker.” Our Daily 70s Spot is for Mr. Coffee and features the coffee maker’s long-time spokesman, “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. The commercial aired in December of 1975. Daily 70s Spot #116: Joe … Continue reading
“The real things in life know no season. It’s the real thing. Coke.” Daily 70s Spot time. I know it’s spring and all – but here’s a nice commercial for Coca-Cola extolling the virtues of the fall season. Spot aired … Continue reading