Sunday 70s Spots: Shampoo & Bowling Balls (1979)

“You can feel it tingle.” Yes, shampoo and bowling balls! Today, we have two spots from February of 1979. First up, a showering spokesperson for Denorex medicated shampoo. Second, a commercial for the AMF Impact bowling ball. Watch as the … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Farah Slacks & Ship’n Shore Shirts (1975 & ’79)

“Farah slacks and jackets. Everything about ’em looks tailor-made.” Happy Sunday, stylish ones. Today, it’s all about 70s fashion. First up, a classic commercial from Farah featuring slacks and jackets so wonderful you’ll want to wear them while traveling in … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Mad Max’ (1979)

In honor of the digital and disc release of Mad Max: Fury Road and the Mad Max video game, here’s the 1979 trailer for Mad Max. Mad Max was directed by George Miller, and stars Mel Gibson as the title … Continue reading

Music For Monday: The Damned, ‘Love Song’ (1979)

Here’s The Damned performing a chaotic, “we don’t give a damn” lip-sync version of “Love Song.” The clip comes from the band’s appearance on the UK’s Top of the Pops in 1979. I saw The Damned play two days ago … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: The New Chevrolets (1979)

“This is it, America – the new Chevrolet!” Let’s take a lazy Sunday afternoon drive with Chevy. Here we have two commercials that aired at the start of January, 1979 and were produced a bit earlier in ’78. First up, … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Ken Stabler & Edmund Hillary (1979)

“They call it ‘Pennzoil PZL.’ I call it a winner.” A grand Saturday to everyone. Let’s roll right into the vintage commercials. Today, we’ve got a pair from January, 1979 (produced in 1978). Firstly, Ken Stabler (who, unfortunately, passed away … Continue reading