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

Saturday 70s Spots: Black & Decker & Solar Panels (1978)

“Save energy with sunshine.” It’s time to switch on the tube for some dusty, 1970s commercials. Our theme this weekend is home improvement and the do-it-yourself spirit. First, we have a Black & Decker Workmate commercial featuring Bob Lilly of … Continue reading