Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV. (‘LIFE’ magazine, November 13, 1970)
“Comes with a cordless hand-held unit that lets you turn the picture on and off, control the volume and adjust the tint.”
Looking Sharp. Daily 70s Ad #175: Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ford Pinto ‘Variations’ (1972)
“There’s a happy celebration in each town across the nation…” (Rankin/Bass, 1976)
“On this island, every day is the 4th of July!”
Happy 4th of July to all who are celebrating at home and abroad! To get us in the proper mood, here’s “The 4th of July Parade” song from Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph’s Shiny New Year.
“…At the 4th of July Parade!” (Rankin/Bass, 1976)
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year first aired in December of 1976 (topping off the Bicentennial celebrations). In the clip below you can hang out with Ben Franklin, Rudolph and the Baby New Year. Music & lyrics by Johnny Marks. Music arranged & conducted by Maury Laws. Let the festivities begin!
Previously on Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)
Ford Pinto ‘Variations.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)
“Red, white and blue!The new Sprint Option includes this racy color scheme.”
Which variation is right for you?! It’s so hard to choose. Better go with red, white and blue for the holiday. Daily 70s Ad #174: Ford Pinto ‘Variations’ originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ (1974)
“From now on we’re gonna sing a happy song…” (George Jones & Tammy Wynette, 1973)
Happy almost-holiday! Here’s a bit o’ mood-liftin’ music from country icons George Jones & Tammy Wynette. The married couple can be seen performing “We’re Gonna Try to Get Along” live in Cypress Gardens, Florida in 1973. The song appeared on the Me and the First Lady L.P. and the clip comes from The George Jones & Tammy Wynette Show.
Previously on Mood Music: Argent, ‘Hold Your Head Up’ (1972)
Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)
“His TV show begins July 11 (1974) on NBC.”
Davis’ “One Hell Of A Woman” hit #11 on the US “Hot 100” chart and appeared on the Stop And Smell The Roses L.P.. Daily 70s Ad #173: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ (1970)
L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 19, 1970)
“There is a cigarette for the two of you.”
So very serious. Daily 70s Ad #172: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ originally appeared in the June 19, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Smirnoff ‘The Grapeshot’ (1973)