Rad Ads: Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky (1978)

“Feel the Velvet, baby.” A smooth classic. Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975) … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Dinky Dog’ (1978)

Today, we’ve got the intro to a Hanna-Barbera cartoon that I must admit I’m barely familiar with. Dinky Dog originally aired as segments on The All-New Popeye Hour in 1978. The show featured a giant sheep dog (voiced by Frank … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Plymouth Horizon (1978)

“Fine little car.” She’s French, you know. Plymouth Horizon originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978) … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Hanna-Barbera’s ‘Jana Of The Jungle’ (1978)

Hanna-Barbera’s Tarzan-influenced, Jana of the Jungle, made its debut in September of 1978. The animated series originally aired on NBC (as part of The Godzilla Power Hour), running for 13 episodes. B.J. Ward, stars as Jana, who searches the South … Continue reading

Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978)

(Click to enlarge.) “The Dry Look pump leaves hair feeling as soft and natural as it looks.” Don’t be a stiff! Anson McWilliams sez so. The Dry Look By Gillette originally appeared in the September, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ & ‘Law And Disorder’ Promos (1978)

“Lee Majors in a tricky assignment.” Here’s two 1978 promos offering a taste of TV fare for the year. First up, a spot for The Six Million Dollar Man from September ’78 where Steve needs to save the Liberty Bell! … Continue reading