Mood Music: Roy Clark, ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ (1975)

Roy Clark originally released “I Never Picked Cotton” (written by Bobby George and Charles Williams) in the spring of 1970. The song, from the L.P of the same name, hit #5 on Billboard’s “Hot Country Singles” chart. Here’s Clark performing … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Ford Vans & Pickups (1979)

“This baby’s built tough!” On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer. Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Super Sugar Crisp & Honeycomb Cereal (1977)

“Golden sugar-coating makes my cereal…” “Sweet, sweet, sweet!” It’s Saturday morning. I see you’ve gotten up early to fix yourself a heaping bowl of cereal and switch on some cartoons. “Four different gag trophies. One in each specially-marked box…” Here’s … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spot: Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial (1970)

“Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.” Our Sunday 70s Spot features a now rare Marlboro cigarettes commercial featuring the “Marlboro Country” slogan. Spot aired in August of 1970. Cigarette commercials were banned from US television just … 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

Funshine Friday: ‘Dr. Seuss’ Cat In The Hat’: ‘Calculatus Eliminatus’ Song (1971)

Happy Funshine Friday, feline friends! Here’s a quick song entitled, “Calculatus Eliminatus” from the Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat TV special. The Cat in the Hat first aired in March of 1971 and featured singing satirist, Allan Sherman as … Continue reading