Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Frankly, Miss Piggy, I don’t give a hoot!” Making a “Rainbow Connection.” Daily 70s Ad #183: The Muppet Movie Soundtrack originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Dry Look (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Get The Dry Look…and don’t be a stiff.” Nope. He doesn’t look like a stiff. Not at all. Daily 70s Ad #180: The Dry Look originally appeared in the July, 1979 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush & Fisher-Price Kitchen Set (1974 & ’79)

“Good grief, it’s fun to brush your teeth!” Welcome back, 70s surfers. Our theme for Sunday is kid’s products and I’ve got two fun commercials lined up. First, one from Kenner featuring the Snoopy battery-operated toothbrush. The spot aired in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “The Limited Edition Sebring 79. Only 1292 available.” A fancy set of wheels with removable sunroof, fog lights and a nifty racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #167: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ originally appeared in the April, 1979 … Continue reading

Show Toppers: Joe Don Baker In ‘Eischied’ (1979)

We haven’t enjoyed a Show Toppers segment in ages, so let’s rectify that today with a rare one. Eischied starred Joe Don Baker as the gruff, Southern-born, New York City Chief of Detectives of the title. Earl Eischied’s catchphrase was … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Weed Eater & Wells Fargo (1979)

“Your home is under constant threat.” On this lazy Sunday it seems appropriate that we continue with our home improvement commercial theme. First, you’ll enjoy a humor-tinged spot for the Weed Eater yard trimmer. Yes, Weed Eater. Great name. I … Continue reading