With Mother’s Day fast-approaching in the US, I’ve rescued a Sears spot from the dumpster of time and displayed it below. It looks like this commercial for Kenmore dishwashers likely aired in both 1978 and ’79. You can also ingest … Continue reading
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We’re focused on the late seventies on this fine Friday. You can view two spots from 1977 and two from ’78. Dive in for the Spaceship Honeycomb, ABC’s Thursday night comedy line-up, Revlon Moon Drops lipstick, and Ford Fairmont. Have … Continue reading
Happy Monday! Here’s Blondie performing “Denis” on Europe’s Musikladen in 1978. Blondie’s version of “Denis” appeared on the Plastic Letters LP and hit #1 in Belgium and The Netherlands and #2 in the UK. Play it! BLONDIE, ‘DENIS’ (LIVE, 1978) … Continue reading
Two spots from 1977 today, and two from ’78. You’ll find an animated spot for AMF which seems influenced by Terry Gilliam, the ’79 Toyota Corona Liftback, Firestone at Kings Island theme park, and Gaines-Burgers dog food. I can’t see … Continue reading
Who remembers the Country Time “Grandpa”? Here he is with a nice glass of “flavored drink concentrate.” You’ll also find nostalgic spots for Chef’s Blend cat food, Fiat Strada, and Clairol’s Nice ‘n Easy hair color. Enjoy these and I’ll … Continue reading
To help us make it through our Monday, we have the Ramones with a minute and a half long blistering performance of “Gimmie Gimmie Shock Treatment.” “Gimmie Gimmie Shock Treatment” appeared on the Leave Home LP in early 1977. This … Continue reading