Daily 70s Ad: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Snoopy makes it fun to brush your teeth!” This one goes well with the TV commercial I posted in June – “70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush.” Daily 70s Ad #230: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush originally appeared in the December, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Temptations, ‘Plastic Man’ (1973)

Good morning! Here’s your Music for Monday – a taste of psychedelic soul from The Temptations. Here we find the band performing “Plastic Man” on Soul Train in 1973. “Plastic Man” hit #40 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” and appeared on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Imagine what fun your kids could have this summer seeing how their favorite TV show is made.” Universal Studios, Disneyland and Marineland all mentioned in a single ad. Daily 70s Ad #217: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: General Motors’ German Opel (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Luxurious. Economical. Comfortable. Really ready for America.” The Opel Manta Luxus. An American classic? Daily 70s Ad #209: General Motors’ German Opel originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Special clothes for special times, all in friendly fabrics that keep coming back for more.” That doesn’t look 100% safe. Daily 70s Ad #206: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ originally appeared in the August, 1973 issue of … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Electric Company, ‘Lick-A-Lolly’ Song (1973)

Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s a sing-a-long tune from The Electric Company that will stick in your head (for better or for worse). I believe the “Lick-A-Lolly” song first aired in December of 1973. I can’t decide if this clip is … Continue reading