70s Moments: Paul Lynde’s WSPD-TV Weather Report (Toledo, 1978)

In 1978, actor/comedian Paul Lynde was on tour with the play, The Impossible Years. While passing through Toledo, Ohio, Lynde, an Ohio native, stopped by WSPD-TV and haphazardly read the weather report. You can watch the five minutes of fun … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing (1978)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Noveau Noveau Noveau Noveau…” The guy sulking fashionably in the corner really makes this one for me. Daily 70s Ad #46: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Early Xerox Copiers & Word Processors (’76 & ’78)

“Lets you create and revise information right on a screen – before it’s committed to paper.” Today I’ve got two, nice and ancient Xerox commercials for you to take in. Firstly, we have a funny little spot featuring a political … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Pizza Hut (’76 & ’78)

“It’s like pizza- on top of pizza!” Yesterday we indulged in the beer – now, here’s the pizza. Two spots for Pizza Hut to be precise. In the first commercial (aired in Jan.’76, produced in ’74) we have a family … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spot: Budweiser Half Pint With Ed McMahon (1978)

“8 easy-tasting ounces of the King of Beers.” Here’s the Saturday 70s Spot: a Budweiser beer commercial featuring the Half Pint can. Spokesperson is jolly ol’ Ed McMahon. Spot aired in October of 1978. And now, I’ve “said it all.” … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Hotel ‘Clothing Finery’ (1978)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Thoughts of yesterday run through your mind. Gently playing with passing time.” I think this male model did an fine job on his very first photo shoot. We all have to start somewhere. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading