AMC Pacer Give-Away. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, May, 1976) “Three beautiful all-new 1976 AMC Pacers will be given away.” If it’s 1976 this weekend then today’s print ad had better comply. Daily 70s Ad #134: AMC Pacer Give-Away originally appeared in … Continue reading
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“RCA is making television better and better.” I now declare this weekend – 1976! To get the timewarp underway, here’s two commercials that aired in September ’76. First, a spot for RCA’s ColorTrak TVs starring Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie … Continue reading
“93 out of 100 of all Ford trucks built since ’63 are still on the job.” Welcome to Ford Weekend here at the ‘Disco. Let’s get started with two spots for Ford pickup trucks. Both of the commercials below aired … Continue reading
The weekend is here and that means it’s time to roll out the commercials. We’ll title today “Grooming Day” and present spots for Johnson’s Baby Shampoo and Lectric Shave. Both spots aired in February of 1976. I believe that’s Tim … Continue reading
How goes your almost-weekend? It’s time to jumpstart the fun with a minute-and-a-half of promos and outtakes from The Muppet Show. The clips below are from season one of the series, circa 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday! ‘The Muppet … Continue reading
We’re well overdue for a Trailer Tuesday here at the ‘Disco – so, let’s jump right back into 1970s film history. Blazing Saddles is celebrating a 40th anniversary and a release on Blu-Ray today. Since we’ve already commemorated Blazing Saddles, … Continue reading