Daily 70s Ad: Volkswagen Bus (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “…The Volkswagen is short and high and really quite ugly.” A bit of rare, self-depreciating advertising. Daily 70s Ad #121: Volkswagen Bus originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Texaco Presents Danny Kaye’s Metropolitan Opera (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Let Danny Kaye lead you and your whole family on a wonderful, one-hour magical tour through the fascinating world of opera.” The Court Jester does his best to make opera fun for all. Daily 70s Ad #120: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Al Green ‘L-O-V-E’ (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Al Green’s new single.” This would have been perfect for Valentine’s Day, but any day is good for Al Green and love. Daily 70s Ad #119: Al Green ‘L-O-V-E’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Black Velvet feels great in a crowd.” A black velvet jumpsuit? Very nice! Daily 70s Ad #118: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “Kodak makes your pictures count.” I’m smiling just looking at all that…stuff…you needed just to grab a quick photo. Daily 70s Ad #117: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.” Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading