Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.” Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s America’s whiskey.” Keepin’ warm with cheese and whiskey. Daily 70s Ad #64: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

“Working to keep your trust.” I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sunshine Sleeping Bag (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Take it camping…boating…to pajama parties!” Don’t get cookie and cracker crumbs in your sleeping bag, young man. Daily 70s Ad #63: Sunshine Sleeping Bag originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. *Sunshine: … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’: The Short Circus Sings ‘An E On The End’ (1973)

Happy Funshine Friday, lovers of ancient entertainment! It’s time for another sweet shot of The Short Circus singing a tune on The Electric Company. Here’s a memorable song entitled “An E on the End.” I’m fairly certain this dates from … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Amaretto ‘Potion Of Love’ (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “From the Village of Love.” “450 years ago.” Now that’s retro! Daily 70s Ad #62: Amaretto ‘Potion of Love’ originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine. (Source: Cincinnati) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading