“Whoever thought a Porsche could be this practical?” Time to rev up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for the Porsche 924 touting the sports car’s gas mileage. Because, you know, that’s the prime reason we buy a Porsche. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
“The ultimate futuristic fantasy epic.” Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards, an animated post-apocalyptic fantasy tale, zapped into theaters in February of 1977. The film tells the story of two brothers, a kindly wizard named Avatar and an evil sorcerer, Blackwolf, who battle … Continue reading
“America’s No.1 Selling Coffee Maker.” Our Daily 70s Spot is for Mr. Coffee and features the coffee maker’s long-time spokesman, “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. The commercial aired in December of 1975. Daily 70s Spot #116: Joe … Continue reading
Time for some music to brighten our Monday. Here’s John Lennon’s official video for the title track of the Mind Games L.P. The album released in November of 1973 and grabbed mixed reviews. The “Mind Games” single hit #18 on … Continue reading
“The real things in life know no season. It’s the real thing. Coke.” Daily 70s Spot time. I know it’s spring and all – but here’s a nice commercial for Coca-Cola extolling the virtues of the fall season. Spot aired … Continue reading
Let’s get sultry and soulful for our Daily 70s spot this Sunday. Here’s a TV promo for The O’Jays So Full of Love L.P. – the band’s platinum-seller featuring “Use ta Be My Girl.” Spot aired in May of 1978. … Continue reading