Adidas Sports Shoes (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June, 1976)
“Great from every angle!”
A classic that stands the test of time. Adidas Sports Shoes originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Rad Ads: Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ (1970)
‘I’ve gone mental…’ (Ramones on ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test,’ 1978)
OK, let’s get this week started off right. Here’s the Ramones performing three songs from Road to Ruin in a tight six minutes.
“Don’t Come Close,” “She’s The One,” and “Go Mental” as played on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in September of 1978. Six…glorious…minutes. “1,2,3,4!”
Previously on Music for Monday: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ (1974)
Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 12, 1970)
“Is there a better reason to give him Old Spice for Father’s Day?”
Awwwww. Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ originally appeared in the June 12, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Rad Ads: Trans-Am Champion Datsun (1972)
Budweiser? Publisher’s Clearing House? Nope, this time around it’s a Ford commercial. (Summer, 1979)
“A Ford deal may be your best deal.”
On this Father’s Day, let’s view a pair of celebrity-hosted spots for Ford.
Firstly, Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian (and his wife, Katie) extoll the virtues of Ford wagons in February, 1976. After that, everyone’s favorite spokesperson, Ed McMahon hosts a Ford clearance sale in the summer of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)
Perfect for harvest gold-colored kitchens of the 1970s. (Formula 409 commercial, 1973)
“Just spray and wipe.”
Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a filthy husband. Please enjoy.
Previously on 70s Spots: Joe Frazier & Ray Bolger (1978)
‘The Most Important Person’ end title, 1972
Sutherland Learning Associates produced 66 episodes of The Most Important Person and they originally ran as segments on Captain Kangaroo in the early 1970s. Later, the episodes were sold to local TV stations and ran during children’s programming throughout the 70s.
Enjoy a full segment below, bask in the good memories and have a happy Funshine Friday!
The Most Important Person Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Funshine Friday: DePatie-Freleng’s ‘Misterjaw’ (1976)