Pepsi ‘Three Hours To Sunrise.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)
“Three hours to sunrise. Time for classes and rapping is past.”
2:45 AM. Time for a morning Pepsi. Daily 70s Ad #130: Pepsi ‘Three Hours To Sunrise’ originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ (1970)
Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green.’ (‘American Motorcyclist’ magazine, July, 1970)
“Today, as always, the standard of the world.”
I can’t help but think of the 1973 Robert Blake film, Electra Glide in Blue. Daily 70s Ad #129: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ originally appeared in the July, 1970 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.
(Source: American Motorcyclist)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Polaroid’s Focused Flash (1972)
“If you get the notion…” (Mark Farner and Grand Funk, 1974)
How goes the Monday? If you’re in need of a pick-me-up right about now, you’ll want to roll the video below.
Here’s Grand Funk (aka Grand Funk Railroad) playing their #1 hit, “The Loco-Motion.” “The Loco-Motion” appears on the Shinin’ On L.P. and topped the charts in May of 1974. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and also hit #1 in its original release by Little Eva in 1962. Get ‘Funky.
Previously on Music for Monday: Def Leppard, ‘Rock Brigade’ (Rare, 1979)
Polaroid’s Focused Flash. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)
“Spend the extra $10 and see the light.”
Hi-tech flashcubes. All right! Daily 70s Ad #128: Polaroid’s Focused Flash originally appeared in the April 28, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger’ (1972)
It seemed like a good idea at the time… (Ford Pinto commercial, 1979)
“Join the Pinto family.”
Ford Weekend continues today with two more vintage commercials. First up, we have a spot featuring some hot disco dancing and the “new” Ford Futura. After that, you’ll enjoy a family-oriented spot for everyone’s favorite, the Pinto. A family with eight Pintos. Oh, those poor souls! Press play to time travel.
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Pickups ‘Mr. Majestyk’ (1976)
Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger.’ (‘Flying’ magazine, May, 1972)
“Born too late to be a World War II Flying Tiger? Not really.”
Nice artwork on this one. Daily 70s Ad #127: Bellanca Aircraft ‘Flying Tiger’ originally appeared in the May, 1972 issue of Flying magazine.
(Source: Flying)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Pipers Scotch (1975)