Music For Monday: Elvis Costello, ‘(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding’ (1978)

On this fine Monday, with war and violence flaring across the planet, we ask ourselves “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding“? “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding” was written by British rocker, Nick Lowe and made … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Cherokee Rainbow Sandals (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Super Rainbow Stripes with Wood and the New Flexible ‘Beep Beep’ bottom. Lots of Earthy Colors.” Far out! Daily 70s Ad #178: Cherokee Rainbow Sandals originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes’ & ‘The Gong Show’ (1978)

“Bugs Bunny and all his pals, live onstage in a brand new show!” Our theme for today’s 1970s commercials is “Goofball.” First up, we have a rare spot for the live-action stage show, Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes. Wow, that … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “The world’s best fairing just got painted your color.” According to Wikipedia, Vetter Fairing Company was sold in ’78 and went bankrupt a few years after that. Daily 70s Ad #170: Vetter Motorcycle Windjammer originally appeared in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Colesta. It’s silky. But it’s no sissy.” Hey, look at those silky dudes lifting weights. Daily 70s Ad #161: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ originally appeared in the June 05, 1978 issue of New York magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets’ (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Where the fun never sets!” Wayne Newton alert! Daily 70s Ad #157: Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: Orange Coast) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading