Daily 70s Spot: Gulf Gasoline (1978)

“The stop that keeps America going.” We’re getting close to our goal of posting a 1970s commercial every day for a year straight. Today we have a Gulf gasoline spot featuring a fun-loving soccer team and the Gulfpride “once-a-year” oil … Continue reading

Holiday Sing-A-Long: ‘Rudolph’s Shiny New Year’: ‘Have A Happy New Year’ (1976)

On behalf of myself and Bionic Disco, here’s wishing you a joyous and wonderful 2014! Let’s celebrate with belting out the “Have A Happy New Year” song from Rankin/Bass’ 1976 Animagic holiday special, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year. The tune is … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘So Put Together’ Clothing (1972)

“A lot of girls go around wondering how other girls manage to look so put together.” Happy New Year! Today’s Daily 70s Spot is another in our long line of JCPenney ads. Here’s a women’s fashion commercial featuring an actress/model … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Sears Women’s Clothing (1979)

“They’re worth a second look.” It’s time to try on the last Daily 70s Spot of the year. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring women’s “super value” shirts and “pants that fit.” Spot aired in December of 1979. Do we spy … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Tab Cola ‘Beautiful People’ #2 (1978)

“Tasting so darn good – and sugar-free.” Happy Monday, beautiful people! It’s time to quench our thirsts in a hearty, low-calorie fashion. Here’s another One Calorie Tab Cola commercial featuring the “beautiful people” campaign song. Spot aired in July of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Goodyear Wide Tread Tires (1972)

“Made for American cars.” All right, let’s get our Daily 70s Spot out on the test track. Here we have a Goodyear commercial featuring custom wide tread radial tires. Spot aired in January of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #352: Goodyear … Continue reading