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 HervĂ© 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