For today’s batch of commercials let’s stick with the early seventies. From 1972, you’ll find spots for Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats (with an under construction World Trade Center in the background) and Canada Dry Club Soda. From 1973, we have Laurence … Continue reading
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Ahhh, the weekend hath almost arriveith. That means it’s time for Friday’s collection of seventies commercials. On display today, we have an animated spot for GE MagiCube FlashCubes, as well as commercials for Dristan Tablets, Cool Whip (with Michael Bell … Continue reading
George Harrison – Cow Palace, Daly City – November 7, 1974 By Alvan Meyerowitz Thanks to a spotlight at Boing Boing, I’ve been made aware of 70s-era photographer Alvan Meyerowitz and his Instagram image archive. You’ll want to peruse these … Continue reading
Mascot Alert! There’s two fine examples of seventies media mascots on display in the latest batch of commercials; Charlie the Tuna and Morris the Cat. And a reminder, there’s almost two thousand 70s spots to be found on the Bionic … Continue reading
Air Show 1978 By Gary Krueger. I’ll point you in the direction of two stories at The Guardian today. First up, take a long, loving look at the seventies street photography of Gary Krueger. If you grew up in LA … Continue reading
“So advanced – It’s simple.” Seventies sports celebrities is our theme for the day. First, we have figure skater Peggy Fleming in a spot for the Canon AE-1 camera. Second, jockey Steve Cauthen for American Express. Both commercials aired in … Continue reading