Daily 70s Spot: Chevy ‘National Economy Drive’ (1979)

“Chevy’s got the drive. Come and get it!” Let’s rev up the Daily 70s Spot. Here we have a Chevrolet commercial featuring the “National Economy Drive” event and a look at the Chevy Caprice, Malibu and Pickup. The actor is … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight’ (1971)

Quick Quiz! In what film do we find both Robert De Niro and Hervé Villechaize? Ah, screw it. The headline of this post kind of gives everything away doesn’t it? Directed by James Goldstone (Swashbuckler, Rollercoaster), The Gang That Couldn’t … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ (1972)

“We know what you’re looking for.” Daily 70s Spot coming in for a landing, mellow babies. Today we have another JCPenney commercial. This time we find a groovy gal in her stylish, ‘split-cowhide’ leather jacket. The actress appears to be … Continue reading

Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ (1976)

George Harrison’s “Crackerbox Palace” first appeared on the musician’s November, 1976 L.P., Thirty Three & 1/3. The whimsical tune was released as a single in the US in January ’77, where it reached a high of #19 on the Billboard … Continue reading