There’s a pair of future TV stars in today’s batch of seventies commercials. You’ll spy Sherman Hemsley from The Jeffersons in a spot for NyQuil and Cathryn Damon from Soap in one for Big Wally. You can also take in … Continue reading
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Dionne Warwick, ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’ ad via Cash Box, April 1, 1972 By early 1972 Dionne Warwick had left Scepter Records and signed with Warner Brothers. That likely makes this “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” Scepter … Continue reading
Howdy, folks. I’ve got a “Western” style commercial for Dubonnet for you starring Farrah Fawcett and Tom Selleck. Because nothing says “Old West” like French aperitif wine. You’ll also enjoy commercials for the Aimee doll, Grape-Nuts with naturalist Euell Gibbons, … Continue reading
Betty Wright‘s “Pure Love” was released as a single on the Alston label in 1970 and it hit #40 on the R&B chart. To my mind, this soul classic should have hit the pop singles Hot 100 as well. The … Continue reading
Fanny’s June Millington, 1972 Lots of seventies-related stories in the news the past week or so – let’s have a look-see. THE FANTASTIC FANNY Highly recommended 70s rock band Fanny are the subject of an upcoming documentary The Right To … Continue reading
Time to put on our bulky headphones, take out a vinyl LP, and pop it on the turntable for another Hidden Gem. Today, as you may have surmised from the headline, we’re going to enjoy a melodic and funky tune … Continue reading