Daily 70s Ad: Murray Cat Bikes (1977)

Murray Cat Bikes. ('Boy's Life' magazine, August, 1977)

Murray Cat Bikes. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, August, 1977)


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“The excitement and fun of owning your own ’77 Murray Cat is something worth telling the world about.”

Are you cool enough to go “Trackin’ with the Cats”? Daily 70s Ad #219: Murray Cat Bikes originally appeared in the August, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.

(Source: Boy’s Life)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds’ (1972)

Daily 70s Ad: Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds’ (1972)

Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds.' ('LIFE' magazine, December 29, 1972)

Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, December 29, 1972)


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“You’d have to go to every corner of the world to see and experience all the things located in Southern California.”

Here’s another 70s SoCal travel ad to round off the weekend. Daily 70s Ad #218: Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds’ originally appeared in the December 29, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)

Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)

American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California.' ('Cincinnati' magazine, August, 1973)

American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, August, 1973)


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“Imagine what fun your kids could have this summer seeing how their favorite TV show is made.”

Universal Studios, Disneyland and Marineland all mentioned in a single ad. Daily 70s Ad #217: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ originally appeared in the August, 1973 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ (1976)

Funshine Friday: ‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ (1971)

'Archie's T.V. Funnies' title card, 1971

‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ title card, 1971

Archie’s T.V. Funnies, produced by Filmation, first appeared on the silly screen in September of 1971. 16 episodes were created and repeated.

"'Archie's T.V. Funnies' there's a lot of fun for everyone!"

“‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ there’s a lot of fun for everyone!”

The animated series was hosted by Archie and his pals and cartoon segments featured comic strip icons such as; Broom Hilda, Dick Tracy, Nancy and Moon Mullins. Enjoy the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!

‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ Intro, 1971

Archie’s T.V. Funnies Wiki, IMDb, Big Cartoon Database

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ – Jack Wild Sings ‘How Lucky I Am’ (1970s Reruns)

More Filmation Funnies at Bionic Disco: ‘Fabulous Funnies’ (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ (1976)

Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed.' ('New York' magazine, September 13, 1976)

Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed.’ (‘New York’ magazine, September 13, 1976)


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“Every amenity has been considered and supplied, from thermostatically-controlled air-conditioning to AM/FM stereophonic radio with tape deck.”

Dig this new breed of cat. Daily 70s Ad #216: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ originally appeared in the September 13, 1976 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Lou Rawls For Budweiser (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Lou Rawls For Budweiser (1978)

Lou Rawls for Budweiser. ('Jet' magazine, August 17, 1978)

Lou Rawls for Budweiser. (‘Jet’ magazine, August 17, 1978)


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“When I’m easin’ into evening, one beer does it best.”

You’ll remember Lou Rawls many Bud commercials on TV. Here’s a lesser-seen print version. Daily 70s Ad #215: Lou Rawls for Budweiser originally appeared in the August 17, 1978 issue of Jet magazine.

(Source: Jet)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ann-Margret ‘Sophisticated Heat’ (1979)

More Lou Rawls at Bionic Disco: Sunday 70s Spot: Budweiser Beer With Lou Rawls (1978)