70s Commercials: Sugar Chex, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Milk Duds, Tang (1970)

All 1970! All edible! Hey kids, why not join in the seventies commercials Friday fun?! First up, we’ve got Casper the Friendly Ghost for Sugar Chex cereal. Remember when cereals had the word “sugar” in the name? Following that, it’s … Continue reading

Classic 70s Music Ads: Sky (Doug Fieger, 1970)

Yes, that’s an 18-year-old Doug Fieger of The Knack, front and center with his early band Sky. The young Detroit band released two albums on RCA records and were discovered and produced by Jimmy Miller. The above ad introducing the … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Tyrone Davis, ‘Turn Back The Hands Of Time’ (1970)

Tyrone Davis released “Turn Back The Hands Of Time” in the first months of 1970 and the single steadily climbed the charts, hitting #3 on the US Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard‘s R&B chart. “Turn Back The Hands Of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: King Vitaman, Puzzle And Play Toy, Parkay Margarine, Brunswick Billiards (1970-71)

Happy Tuesday! And, why is it never “Happy Tuesday”? Today, I’ve got a batch of early seventies commercials on tap. First, a fun, animated spot for King Vitaman cereal featuring the voice of Joe Flynn. Following that, there’s Romper Room’s … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bee Gees, ‘Lonely Days’ (1970)

A very good Monday to you. It’s the top of the week and time for some seventies music. Let’s watch and listen to the Bee Gees in a promo film for “Lonely Days.” “Lonely Days” appeared on the 2 Years … Continue reading

From The Vault: 70s Ad: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal (1970)

*Post originally appeared on Bionic Disco October 20, 2014.* “A new pre-sweetened cereal that kids really love.” Save an incredible 7 cents! Daily 70s Ad #282: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal originally appeared in the October 16, 1970 issue of LIFE … Continue reading