70s Commercials: Canada Dry, Rolaids, ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ André Champagne (End Of Year 1972-79)

The last post of the year brings a batch of New Year’s Eve-related commercials – and a Rolaids spot to help you through tomorrow’s post-celebration stomach ache. First up, a Canada Dry mixers spot from 1972. Following that, it’s Rolaids, … Continue reading →

Music For Monday: Ozark Mountain Daredevils, ‘Jackie Blue’ (1975)

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ “Jackie Blue” was written by the band’s Larry Lee and Steve Cash, and produced by Glyn Johns (of The Beatles Get Back fame) and David Anderle. The song first appeared on the It’ll Shine When It … Continue reading →

From The Vault: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)

Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot. (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974) “Marx makes games that everyone can have fun playing.” Marx Games, makers of Magic Shot, TV Tennis, and Skee Whee. Daily 70s Ad #354: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading →

Super 70s Ads: Atari’s Qwak! Arcade Game (1974)

“The ‘hunter’ holds his QWAK rifle – attached to the game with a steel cable – and fires at the duck flying ‘overhead’ on the screen…Another sure winner from Atari, the originators of video game technology.” Here’s one from the … Continue reading →

From The Vault: AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer (1973)

AMC’s Jeep Wagoneer. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, December, 1973) “4-wheel driving becomes a new experience in the ’74 Jeep Wagoneer.” American Motor Company’s got a real looker there. And that trailer is pretty nice too. Daily 70s Ad #341: AMC’s Jeep … Continue reading →

70s Commercials: L’eggs Sheer Energy, Orange Plus, AMC Gremlin, Prudential (1974)

Hello, ‘Disco Dwellers. I hope your Thanksgiving was a delight. Did you catch the first episode of Get Back? For a Beatles nut like myself it was mind-blowingly good. Today, in seventies commercialville, we’ve got a quartet of spots from … Continue reading →