70s Commercials: Rival Crock Pot, Swift Sausage, Di-Gel, Peace Corps. (1975)

Hello, Bionic Pals. this time around, we’ve got four spiffy spots from 1975. Start off with Joe Garagiola for the Rival Crock Pot, and move on to Swift Premium Sausage, Di-Gel, and The Peace Corps. RIVAL CROCK POT COMMERCIAL (GARAGIOLA, … Continue reading

70s Commercials: G.I. Joe ’50 Adventures!,’ Stove Top Stuffing, RCA XL-100, United Airlines (1974-75)

Here’s a high quality batch of commercials from the 1974-75 era. The fun starts with G.I. Joe and moves on to Stove Top Stuffing (with rice!), the RCA XL-100 TV system, and finally, United Airlines “Friendship Service.” Re-live it. G.I. … Continue reading

70s Commercials: L’eggs, Hellmann’s, Little Friskies, Sunbeam Coffee Master (1975)

Today, we’re smack dab in the middle of the seventies with a focus on 1975. The four spots on display feature L’eggs pantyhose (with Jack Dodson), Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, Little Friskies Kitten Food, and the Sunbeam Coffee Master brewer. Have a … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The O’Jays, ‘Survival’ (1975)

“Survival! Survival of the fittest!” As we try to survive another Monday on this planet – here’s the O’Jays to help us along. “Survival” was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and appeared on the 1975 O’Jays album of … Continue reading

70s Commercials: American Airlines, Liquid Drano, Plymouth & Dodge, Jontue (1975)

Let’s settle into 1975, put our feet up for a bit and take in a batch of vintage commercials. Crack open some cold spots for American Airlines, Liquid Drano (with Richard B. Shull), Plymouth & Dodge’s “Nationwide Sale” (with Joe … Continue reading

Music For Monday: People’s Choice, ‘Party Is A Groovy Thing’ (1974)

Here’s a band and song I just uncovered today and wanted to share – People’s Choice with “Party Is A Groovy Thing.” People’s Choice was a Philadelphia-based group probably best-known for the funky-discofied “Do It Any Way You Wanna” which … Continue reading