70s Spots: Pearl Beer (Texas) & Falls City Beer (Kentucky) (1977)

“Straight from the heart of Texas.” Here we have two late Seventies commercials for lesser-known, local beers. First up, an April 1977 spot for Pearl Beer from Texas. After that, a November ’77 spot for Falls City Beer out of … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Dallas Times & DEP Shampoo (1978)

“We are the pages – that people are turning to.” The weekend hath arrived! Time to wheel out the old timey commercials. We’ll continue with a 1978 theme and enjoy two spots from that year. First, a Dallas Times Herald … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Snoopy Phone For Christmas (1979)

“Looking for a gift with ‘character’?” Don’t forget about wittle bitty Woodstock. Daily 70s Ad #332: Snoopy Phone For Christmas originally appeared in the November, 1979 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ’79 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ZZ Top, ‘Three Great Reasons’ (1975)

“The little ol’ band from Texas that started it all.” Two out of three band members lacking crazy beards. Daily 70s Ad #307: ZZ Top, ‘Three Great Reasons’ originally appeared in the November 15, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Dart Special Edition (1974)

“Based on the premise that a small car can be a very luxurious car.” The very pinnacle of luxury. Daily 70s Ad #301: Dodge Dart Special Edition originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Polo Shop, Dallas, TX (1979)

“Highland Park Village, Dallas.” Very almost-80s. Daily 70s Ad #296: The Polo Shop, Dallas, TX originally appeared in the November, 1979 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ’75 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup (1974) … Continue reading