Daily 70s Ad: Phyllis Diller For Aluminum Jelly (1974)

“Just brush it on any aluminum surface. Then wash it off. The crummy look is gone.” For all your shiny bits. Daily 70s Ad #176: Phyllis Diller For Aluminum Jelly originally appeared in the July, 1974 issue of Popular Science … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: Mac Davis ‘One Hell Of A Woman’ (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “His TV show begins July 11 (1974) on NBC.” Davis’ “One Hell Of A Woman” hit #11 on the US “Hot 100” chart and appeared on the Stop And Smell The Roses L.P.. Daily 70s Ad #173: … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: Scorpions, ‘Speedy’s Coming’ (1974)

Scorpions are best known in the US as 80s stadium rockers, but the band’s first L.P. was released way back in 1973. While I enjoy Scorpions’ over-the-top 80s anthems, I much prefer their harder-rocking 70s material. Here’s an early Scorpions … Continue reading →

Sunday 70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush & Fisher-Price Kitchen Set (1974 & ’79)

“Good grief, it’s fun to brush your teeth!” Welcome back, 70s surfers. Our theme for Sunday is kid’s products and I’ve got two fun commercials lined up. First, one from Kenner featuring the Snoopy battery-operated toothbrush. The spot aired in … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “New And Grand On Warner Bros Records & Tapes.” The seventh album from the British rockers, featuring the single “Something Or Nothing.” Daily 70s Ad #168: Uriah Heep ‘Wonderworld’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue … Continue reading →

Daily 70s Ad: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World’ (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “Marie Osmond is capturing the whole country in her little corner of the world.” Osmond’s follow-up to her smash hit, “Paper Roses” failed to crack the “Hot 100.” The tune did rise to #33 on the Country … Continue reading →