Play It Again, Sam, written by and starring Woody Allen, is based on a play of the same name. The movie version was directed by Herbert Ross and made it to theaters in May of 1972. Allen stars as Allan … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Tension! Suspense! Peanuts! In this Jif Peanut Butter commercial, snatched from the TV in December, 1977, Mrs. Carol Heintzelman bravely digs into a disguised jar and samples a mysterious substance. Jif’s blind taste test and the “Choosy mothers choose Jif” … Continue reading
‘Mr. Blue Sky – please tell us why…’ (ELO, 1978) Electric Light Orchestra’s “Mr. Blue Sky” was written and produced by Jeff Lynne and appeared on the band’s 1977 L.P. Out of the Blue. The song was released as a … Continue reading
Here’s your Daily 70s Spot to get the week rolling along. A Hillbilly Bread commercial recorded off the ol’ tele-visual box in May of 1978. This fun ad will remind you of Terry Gilliam’s animation from Monty Python. I’m guessing … Continue reading
Sunday is a good time to catch up on the news. With that in mind, here’s a batch of scintillating 1970s-related stories that have come to light in recent days. On tap; a possible Star Wars TV series in the … Continue reading
“Certs is two…two…two mints in one!” Our Daily 70s Spot takes a tumbling river raft ride along with a lustful couple and a protective drop of Retsyn. Certs Mints was introducing their new “Kissing Gum,” as well as promoting their … Continue reading