Daily 70s Ad: Passport Scotch (1979)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Because you enjoy going first class.” I love scotch. Scotchy scotch scotch. Daily 70s Ad #76: Passport Scotch originally appeared in the June 04, 1979 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert’ 2nd Anniversary Show (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The Rolling Stones, Jim Croce, Black Oak Arkansas…” Remember when Black Oak Arkansas were huge? Daily 70s Ad #74: ‘Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert’ 2nd Anniversary Show originally appeared in the March 24, 1975 issue of New … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt ‘Camping’ (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “How did Dodge Colt put so much in such a little car?” Is that real wood siding? It’s almost like a little log cabin. Daily 70s Ad #67: Dodge Colt ‘Camping’ originally appeared in the January … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

“Working to keep your trust.” I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “What could be more fun over jeans?” Saks Fifth Avenue goes low brow with “long-sleeved tee shirts.” And is that Bianca Jagger on the right? I wouldn’t bet money on it but it looks a bit … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Hindenburg’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Of 97 aboard, eight had a motive for sabotage. One had a plot.” What really happened? George C. Scott will figure it all out for us. Daily 70s Ad #52: The Hindenburg originally appeared in the … Continue reading