(Click to enlarge) “1,000 years ago, Cancún was an island of unspoiled beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. Today, it still is.” Sometimes it occurs to me that the young models in these ads are now senior citizens. Not that there’s … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1976
(Click to enlarge) “Every amenity has been considered and supplied, from thermostatically-controlled air-conditioning to AM/FM stereophonic radio with tape deck.” Dig this new breed of cat. Daily 70s Ad #216: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ originally appeared in the September 13, … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Own a genuine piece of Bicentennial America. A colonial brick, certified to be from the 1700’s.” Yes, it’s only $7.76. Daily 70s Ad #210: Bicentennial ‘76 Bricks’ originally appeared in the August 16, 1976 issue of New … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “Richard Petty, who has won more NASCAR championships than anybody else, got hooked on Dodge Charger a long time ago.” I wonder if Richard Petty still has this beauty in a garage somewhere. Daily 70s Ad #196: … Continue reading
It’s a tale of two Jabbers in this one-minute clip from Hana-Barbera’s Jabberjaw cartoon. Nyuk nyuck nyuck! Jabberjaw‘s 16 episodes originally aired from September through December of 1976. Jabberjaw, joyfully imitating Curly of The Three Stooges, was voiced by Frank … Continue reading
“On this island, every day is the 4th of July!” Happy 4th of July to all who are celebrating at home and abroad! To get us in the proper mood, here’s “The 4th of July Parade” song from Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph’s … Continue reading