Daily 70s Ad: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ (1974)

Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot. (‘Ebony’ magazine, December, 1974) “Marx makes games that everyone can have fun playing.” Marx Games, makers of Magic Shot, TV Tennis, and Skee Whee. Daily 70s Ad #354: Marx Games, ‘Magic Shot’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good’ (1974)

“Television’s first series about health that’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.” Here’s one you don’t see every day. Or, any day for that matter. Daily 70s Ad #351: PBS TV Series, ‘Feeling Good’ originally appeared in the December, 1974 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Fisher-Price Toys (1974)

“Colors stay bright. Edges stay smooth. Works work. Wheels whirl.” Recognize any childhood favorites? Daily 70s Ad #346: Fisher-Price Toys originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola, ‘For The Real Times’ (1974)

“It’s the real thing. Coke.” Time to gather up family, friends…and polyester sport coats. Daily 70s Ad #343: Coca-Cola, ‘For The Real Times’ originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Quaker Natural Cereal (1974)

“Good-bye junk snacks. Hello Quaker Natural.” I hadn’t thought about this cereal in decades. This was often in our kitchen (and in my belly)! Daily 70s Ad #339: Quaker Natural Cereal originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Gillette Supermax Dryer/Styler (1974)

“Don’t be late for the party.” Makes a fine his or her holiday gift. Daily 70s Ad #333: Gillette Supermax Dryer/Styler originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Snoopy Phone … Continue reading