“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1976
(Click ad to enlarge) “From the Village of Love.” “450 years ago.” Now that’s retro! Daily 70s Ad #62: Amaretto ‘Potion of Love’ originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine. (Source: Cincinnati) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “What could be more fun over jeans?” Saks Fifth Avenue goes low brow with “long-sleeved tee shirts.” And is that Bianca Jagger on the right? I wouldn’t bet money on it but it looks a bit … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Running for the phone can turn into a nightmare.” A little bit of the 1960s influencing this trippy ad. Daily 70s Ad #57: Cincinnati Bell ‘Psychedelic Nightmare’ originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati … Continue reading
UK pop band, Hot Chocolate released “You Sexy Thing” as a single in October of 1975. The tune was kept out of the #1 spot in Britain by Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” In February of 1976, the disco-flavored song hit a … Continue reading
(Click on ad to enlarge) “One Champion deserves another.” Ah, brats and baseball. An American treat. Daily 70s Ad #51: Cincinnati Reds Wieners originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine. Historical note: The Cincinnati Reds (aka The … Continue reading