(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
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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
“They settled for a little extra flavor.” Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly … Continue reading
The long holiday weekend is over. Let’s console ourselves with some Southern-Fried Rock. Here’s The Marshall Tucker Band performing “Can’t You See” live in 1973. “Can’t You See” (written and sung by Toy Caldwell) first appeared on The Marshall Tucker … Continue reading
Happy almost-holiday! Here’s a bit o’ mood-liftin’ music from country icons George Jones & Tammy Wynette. The married couple can be seen performing “We’re Gonna Try to Get Along” live in Cypress Gardens, Florida in 1973. The song appeared on … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “The Grapeshot, a drink you might try sometime when you’re feeling playful.” “Leaves you breathless” and might also leave you with “a nice purple moustache.” Daily 70s Ad #171: Smirnoff ‘The Grapeshot’ originally appeared in the June … Continue reading