70s Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Mornings,’ The Gap, ‘Welcome Back, Kotter,’ Crisco (1975)

“The New Morning.” Happy Father’s Day! We’re stopping the Wayback Machine in 1975 (and thereabouts). In the starring role, we have a vaguely humorous commercial for McDonald’s “improved” breakfast menu. In co-starring roles, we’ve got spots for The Gap, Welcome … Continue reading

Welcome Back, Kotter: Bar-Bar-Barbarino

The Bee Gees weren’t the only sexy fellows with long wavy hair who slipped into gold lamé and sang their hearts out during the 1970s. We mustn’t forget about the “Sicilian Songbird” – the one, the only Vinnie Barbarino. Here … Continue reading