Triumph TR7. (‘New York’ magazine, May 24, 1976)
“The shape of things to come.”
It may have been “the shape of things to come,” but in 1981 production ceased. Daily 70s Ad #84: Triumph TR7 originally appeared in the May 24, 1976 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks Fashion (1972)
“I’m Amy!” (‘Zoom’ opening credits, 1976)
I’ve previously posted the first season (1972) intro for kid’s TV classic, Zoom here at the ‘Disco. However, as the music and cast for the Zoom credits were constantly changing, we need another look at a different year.
Here’s the intro for 1976. C’mon and Zoom. Happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: Sesame Street: ‘Pinball Number Count’ Song (1977)
Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks Fashion. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)
“Instant cool.”
I’m pretty sure that’s actress/model Shelley Hack (of Charlie’s Angels fame) on the right-hand side. Hack never seemed to be without work in the 70s. Daily 70s Ad #83: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks Fashion originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Emerson TVs ‘A Better Buy’ (1970)
Emerson TVs ‘A Better Buy.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)
“You can’t get a better set or a better buy than Emerson.”
Automatic degaussing! Quick-On! 24,000 volts of picture power! Sign me up. Daily 70s Ad #82: Emerson TVs ‘A Better Buy’ originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘Sports Illustrated’ Horse Racing (1975)
‘Sports Illustrated’ Horse Racing. (‘New York’ magazine, Mar. 24, 1975)
“What other newsweekly looks so good on a muddy track?”
Funny, I’ve never thought of Sports Illustrated as a newsweekly, but I suppose it is. Daily 70s Ad #81: Sports Illustrated Horse Racing originally appeared in the March 24, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Charger Topper (1972)
Dodge Charger Topper. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)
“We topped it ourselves with a free vinyl roof.”
The Charger Topper X – with a front grill that looks like an electric shaver. Daily 70s Ad #80: Dodge Charger Topper originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Old Gold Cigarettes ‘Miner’ (1973)