70s Commercials: Pia Zadora For Dubonnet, ABC Soaps, Soft & Dri, Kinney Shoes (1977-78)

“The French idea of a cocktail.” Today, we linger in 1977 and ’78 for a new collection of vintage advertisements. Our star is Pia Zadora for French aperitif Dubonnet. Following that sultry 30 seconds, you’ll spy spots for ABC’s “Love … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Halloween’ (1978)

Jumpin’ Jimminy! It’s been a mighty long time since we’ve taken a trip to the movies. (I’ve been busy with paid writing deadlines.) Let’s rectify things now with a look at the original coming attraction for John Carpenter‘s horror classic, … Continue reading

Mood Music: The Ramones, ‘I Want You Around’ (1979)

Here we have one of the greatest bands of all-time, The Ramones, performing their tune “I Want You Around.” The clip is taken from the 1979 film Rock ‘n’ Roll High School and the hallucinating, half-dressed actress is P.J. Soles … Continue reading