Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, September 1978.)
“Feel the Velvet, baby.”
A smooth classic. Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975)
Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine. (‘New York’ magazine, August 1975)
“I urge you to try it.”
I can’t look at Peter Ustinov and not think of Logan’s Run. Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine originally appeared in the August 11, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Rad Ads: Plymouth Horizon (1978)
More Peter Ustinov & Gallo Wine at Bionic Disco: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet (1975)
McCartney rocks the show, ‘Wings Over the World’ tour, 1976.
A very pleasant Monday morning to everyone. Let’s roll right into the music. Here’s Paul McCartney and Wings performing “Maybe I’m Amazed” in 1976 during the Wings Over the World tour.
The clip below appeared in the Rock Show concert flick of 1980.
Previously on Music for Monday: Bee Gees, ‘Run To Me’ (1972)
A divine commercial from Xerox, 1975.
“It’s a miracle!”
Today, we swing back to July of 1975 for two classic spots from Xerox. First up is one you’ll likely remember, featuring Bother Dominic who needs 500 sets of copies made in a hurry.
After that, a commercial featuring an older actor who I’m almost certain is Will Lee, better known as, Mr. Hooper on Sesame Street. Yeah, ol’ Xerox used to be a pretty big deal.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Camaro (1970)
Chevy Vega makes its debut, 1970.
“The little car that does everything well.”
Commercial time! Here’s two vintage Chevrolet commercials from November of 1970.
First up, a spot from Chevy Vega’s debut year featuring a 4-car line-up. The young man in the yellow sweatshirt looks very much like Christopher (Peter Brady) knight, but I can’t say for certain.
Second, a quality spot for the ’71 Chevy Camaro featuring a narrator that sounds a heck of a lot like Lorne Greene. Roll ’em!
Previously on 70s Spots: Fireman’s Fund & College Basketball (1976)
Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Dinky Dog.’ (TV title, 1978)
Today, we’ve got the intro to a Hanna-Barbera cartoon that I must admit I’m barely familiar with. Dinky Dog originally aired as segments on The All-New Popeye Hour in 1978. The show featured a giant sheep dog (voiced by Frank Welker) and his owners Monica (Julie Bennett), Sandy (Jackie Joseph) and Uncle Dudley (Frank Nelson).
Catch the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Dinky Dog at IMDb, Big Cartoon Database
Previously on Funshine Friday: Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Jana Of The Jungle’ (1978)
More of ‘The All-New Popeye Hour’ at Bionic Disco: ‘The All New Popeye Hour’ (1978)