Smirnoff ‘Midnight Brunch.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.10, 1972)
“Smirnoff leaves you breathless.”
Not sure I want a drink that leaves me short of breath. Interesting choice of tagline. I have enjoyed a few midnight brunches in my day though. Daily 70s Ad #30: Smirnoff ‘Midnight Brunch’ originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition’ (1975)
Professor Higgins finds the Dodge Aspen ‘Unbelievable.’ (Dodge commercial, 1976)
It’s Dodge Day here at the ‘Disco. Following our Dodge Charger print ad, we now present two Dodge commercials from January of 1976.
The first spot for Dodge Aspen stars Rex Harrison and features a production number in the style of My Fair Lady. After that, sports announcer and baseball great, Joe Garagiola, Sr. shows off the new Dodge pickup trucks for ’76. Ride on.
Previously on 70s Spots: Jimmy Stewart For Firestone (1979)
Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan.1975)
“It’s a whole new car.”
A ‘Special Edition’ Dodge in fancy golden brown for 1975. Daily 70s Ad #29: Dodge Charger ‘Special Edition’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston (1975)
Down on the farm with Jimmy Stewart. (Firestone commercial, 1979)
“A product Harvey Firestone would have been proud of.”
Here’s a double helping of Jimmy Stewart commercials from February of 1979. Both spots are 60-second storytelling segments about tire company magnate, Harvey Firestone. “Now, now..damnit. W-watch and, and enjoy, won’t ya?” (Said in my best Jimmy Stewart voice).
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)
More Jimmy Stewart at Bionic Disco: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’ (1971)
Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan.1975)
“Little lady fauntleroy, her coat wool-and-silk.”
Texas chic. Daily 70s Ad #28: Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits (1970)
“In a world of pure imagination…” (Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, 1971)
The weekend is almost here. Time for a ray or two of Funshine to warm our cockles. Here’s the wonderful Gene Wilder singing “Pure Imagination” from the 1971 classic, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
In the clip below, we find the lucky children and their parents touring Wonka’s factory. They have just entered the candy gardens with the chocolate river and are allowed to eat their fill of the environment. This is one of the greatest, most magical movie scenes a 70s’ child experienced. It’s a favorite of mine and probably helped turn me into the young candy fanatic I became. Enter the world…
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Little Prince’ – ‘Be Happy’ (1974)