David Dundas (now, Lord David Dundas) released his song “Jeans On” in 1976. The tune, originally written for Brutus Jeans TV commercials, rose to #1 in Germany, #3 in the UK and #17 in the US (Feb. 1977). My guess … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2013
A short and sweet Daily 70s Spot is now ready for your viewing pleasure. This one is a 15 second commercial for Ziggy cartoon character 7-Up glasses at Kenny King’s. The spot was captured in May, 1978. Kenny King’s is … Continue reading
Daily 70s Spot time. Why is Frankenstein encased in ice and why is a Bic pen his savior? Watch this spooky, silly commercial recorded from the television airwaves in August of 1972 and scratch your bolted-heads in wonder. The Bic … Continue reading
Welcome to the weekend. Here’s a trio of super 70s shots for you to soak up; a LIFE spread on early-70s NYC street gang The Reapers, David and Angie Bowie stepping out and the Bee Gees on the verge of … Continue reading
“Hey, how’d you like a nice Hawaiian Punch?” Today’s Daily 70s Spot shows off the animated duo (Punchy and Opie) who advertised Hawaiian Punch throughout the 1960s, 1970s and beyond. In this commercial the island team are pitching a “Win … Continue reading
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show was produced by Ruby-Spears and originally ran on ABC from 1979 to 1981. The show featured DC Comics elastic hero, Plastic Man, and also offered a variety of segments starring Baby Plas, Fangface and Fangpuss, … Continue reading