Saturday 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)

“Just spray and wipe.” Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Bachman-Turner Overdrive, ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ (1974)

Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Randy Bachman originally wrote “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” as a joke and was reluctant to release it as a single. Good thing he changed his mind, as the song shot to #1 on the US, Canadian, German, … Continue reading

Rad Ads: ‘The Dodge Colt’ (1974)

“For a little car, it’s a lot of car.” What’ll it be? A Coupe or Sedan? ‘The Dodge Colt’ originally appeared in the June 03, 1974 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Rad Ads: Jaguar E-Type … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Jaguar E-Type ‘Prowl Car’ (1974)

“Whether cruising on the highway or deftly stalking through twisting country roads, the Jaguar E-type dominates all it surveys.” From British Leyland. Jaguar E-Type ‘Prowl Car’ originally appeared in the June 03, 1974 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Vanish & Calgon (1974)

“The birth of clean softness.” Commercial break! Today, returning from a long snooze on the couch, we’ve got a pair of vintage 1970s TV spots. Both aired in January of 1974 and were almost certainly produced in 1973. First up, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Staple Singers, ‘Touch A Hand, Make A Friend’ (1974)

Happy Monday, good people of the free world. Here’s The Staple Singers singing “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend” on Soul Train in 1974. “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend” (written by Homer Banks, Raymond Jackson & Carl Hampton) originally … Continue reading