Daily 70s Spot #376: TWA ‘Airports’ Commercial (1971)

“All airlines are not the same.” Here’s a commercial from TWA outlining their specials services and features. Most impressive of all is the spokesperson’s mighty flared trousers as he first walks into frame. The spot aired in January of 1971 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #375: ‘The Young Lawyers’ ABC Promo (1971)

“Out for justice…” On the docket today, we have a :60 ABC TV promo for the short-lived drama, The Young Lawyers. The show starred Lee J. Cobb, Zalman King and Judy Pace. The Young Lawyers ran from September 1970 to … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Sunoco Gasoline (1971)

“Inside this huge ice cube is an automobile.” For our first set of commercials for 2016 we’re winding the Wheel of Time back to January of 1971. Hit the clickers below to enjoy two winter-themed Sunoco Gasoline spots from 45 … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle (1971)

Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, November 1971) “Gentle, gentle footsteps – wouldn’t mash a marshmallow.” Crazy, baby! Tri-Sport 3-Wheel Vehicle originally appeared in the November 1971 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Rad Ads: ‘The … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Vega & Impala (1971 & ’72)

“Vegas are very happy cars.” A pair of Chevy spots roll into view for today’s Seventies commercials. First, we have a collection of bright yellow ’73 Vegas on display in a fast-moving spot from November of 1972. Afterward, you’ll enjoy … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bee Gees, ‘How Can You Mend A Broken Heart’ (1971)

On this edition of Music for Monday we check in on the Bee Gees. Here they are performing the happy-sad classic, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” on European TV in 1971. “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” … Continue reading